A measure of agreement on procedure has been reached in the armistice negotiations between Syria and Israel, it was announced here today by Dr. Ralph J. Bunche, U.N. mediator for Palestine, following the departure by air for Palestine last night of-Gen. William E. Riley, the mediator’s chief of staff. Dr. Bunche added that it was still too early to gauge the effect of this agreement upon future negotiations.
Before leaving the United States, Gen. Riley had conferred with his superiors in Washington and it was agreed that he will relinquish his post in Palestine along with Dr. Bunche Just as soon as the Syrian-Israeli armistice is successfully terminated.
The primary mission of Gen. Riley in Palestine at present will be to expedite the Israeli-Syrian negotiations now being conducted by Henry Vigier, civilian aide to Dr. Bunche. Mr. Vigier is conducting his negotiations at the moment on the basis of a new compromise formula forwarded to him some ten days ago. This formula was the product of a joint consultation between Gen. Riley and Dr. Bunche.
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