The Jordanian Legation meets with the former Syrian minister to prepare propaganda against Ḥusnī al-Za'īm.

The mayor of Amman visits Beirut in order to discuss the situation in Syria.

America sends warships into Syrian territorial waters, and regional powers calibrate their postures.

Lebanese government leaders debate military action against Egypt, and other countries scrutinize Lebanon's domestic situation.

Account of Lebanese perspectives toward the Turkish Alliance, controversy over a Saudi Ambassador, US intervention, and several other matters of urgency.

While the Lebanese government favors Iraq and the British, it faces pressure to support Egyptian-Syrian-Saudi policies, and an opposition front is expected to form in the coming weeks.

The Syrian government and leftist leaders disapprove of the Lebanese government, Lebanese opposition leaders prepare a campaign against the government, and other Arab countries configure their policies toward Syria.

During a visit to Jordan, Chehab learns of Arab military developments, including the activity of Syrian, Egyptian, and Palestinian soldiers, as well as King Hussein's policies regarding al-Nabulsi and King Saud.