Papers and Documents relating to the Foreign Relations of Hungary, Volume 1, 1919–1920 (Budapest, 1939)

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1920 demonstration which occurred upon their arrival in Sopron. I emphasized that the explanation for the demonstration must be sought in the patriotic feeling of the population and in the fear that their economic existence is threatened with destruction. I informed the Austrians that the authorities were instructed to prevent in the future patriotic manifestations directed against the Austrian delegates personally or against the Austrian people with whom my Government desires to maintain the friendliest relations. Mr. Neugebauer thanked me for this communication which he immediately reported to his Government. From conversations with the Austrians I gained the impression that the Austrian Government perhaps has in mind a solution along the lines I suggested to Mr. Kánya before I left Budapest. I am inclined to believe that it would be prepared to renounce Sopron and its suburbs, if we would cede the rest of the territory. Baron Hauenschild plans to go to Vienna next Monday. I believe he intends to suggest that Austria should make a concession which would pave the way for a friendly solution. Colonel Vigna is very fair, impartial and understanding. The French major

1 was somewhat concerned on account of the purchase of a printing plant indicating preparation for PanGerman propaganda. He said to me that unless the Germans are treated with firmness, they may be in Paris in ten years. No. 169. 1374/pol. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Count Somssich, to the Representative of the Hungarian Government in Rome, Count Nemes. [TRANSLATION] Code telegram No. 3. BUDAPEST, March 7, 1920. Newspapers at home and abroad have published reports last few days about action of Italian Prime Minister Nitti aiming at revision of peace treaties in general and of Hungarian peace conditions in particular. In the absence of official confirmation of these rumours, you are requested to make inquiries at the Consulta and to report to me as soon as possible what information you can obtain. 1 Michel.