Mr. Beam kept the embassy operating smoothly, informing Washington on the fast-changing events.

At this point, Arnold wrote a number of letters informing Washington and Montgomery of his progress.

Another Administration official said the Vatican informed Washington that it did not grant asylum outside its territory.

But Administration officials said the South Korean Government had informed Washington about the planned visit.

'We haven't formally informed Washington,' he explained.

The failure to inform Washington comes as both Governments have said that they are working closely on sensitive financial issues.

She made it a priority to inform Washington of her decision.

After informing Moscow and Washington, Hungary let them go.

Let's inform Washington and keep the men at stations for a while.

The government had clearly informed Washington of its stance, he added.