Papers and Documents relating to the Foreign Relations of Hungary, Volume 1, 1919–1920 (Budapest, 1939)
Documents
i8o 1920 Count Sforza declared that he desires cooperation between Italy and Hungary. In his view, mutual interests demand intimate relations between the two countries and he wishes to see Hungary strengthened. He is willing to agree to mutual diplomatic support ; however, he does not yet envisage a formal agreement which would include even joint military action. He does not believe that there is any threat of war in the near future; moreover, he thinks that Italian public opinion is not ready for any commitment of Italian policy. According to instructions I informed Count Sforza that Hungary is prepared to establish contacts with Rumania. He promised that he would make representations in Bucharest to have a Rumanian plenipotentiary sent to Budapest with whom discussions concerning pending problems could be initiated. We agreed that for the time being settlement of only the most important questions should be sought. Count Sforza finally remarked that Signor Cerruti's remarks should be considered merely as friendly advice. Italy has no intention of meddling with Hungary's internal affairs. He himself was offering friendly advice only in the interest of improving Hungary's position. Count Sforza requested me to convey to you his belief that democratic public opinion would be favourably impressed if the Hungarian Government would adopt a less intransigent attitude toward the leaders of the bolshevik régime. The President of the Day of the Interallied Military Mission in Budapest, General Gorton, to the Prime Minister, Mr. Huszár. In continuation of the letter No. 1696 de prot. of the Interallied Military Mission, dated February 28th, 1920, 1 I have the honour to forward for Your Excellency's information a copy of two reports relative to the action of Hungarian troops on the Cered frontier, which have been transmitted to the Mission by General Mittelhauser. 2 No. 156. 1948/M.E. No. 1724. BUDAPEST, March 2, 1920. 1 Supra, Doc. No. 152. 2 Not printed.
