Papers and Documents relating to the Foreign Relations of Hungary, Volume 2, 1921 (Budapest, 1946)

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1921 737 about the agreement which he desires as much as we do. He hoped that Hungary would be patient; otherwise he must fail. Should we resort to threats either by words (the speech of Count Bethlen

1) or by action (movement of armed forces), that would only create excitement in Austria and would put difficulties in his way. Concerning movement of troops, Dr. Schober took note of my explanations given in accordance with Your Excellency's code telegram No. 278.2 He stated that he had been reliably informed that there was extensive infiltration of armed men into Western Hungary, and that their numbers now exceed three companies. In conclusion, he urged me to exert my influence in Budapest in the interest of patience, for in his opinion there will be sufficient time for reprisals and boycotts if, due to unforeseen circumstances, his action should fail. He does not believe that the threats of such reprisals would do any good to anybody.

3 No. 725. ooo/pol. The Minister of Hungary in Bucharest, Baron Rubido-Zichy

, to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Count Bánffy. [TRANSLATION] Code telegram No. 204. BUCHAREST, August 17, 1921. With reference to code telegram No. 196:

4 Mr. Take Jonescu told me to-day that he had given permission to establish a Hungarian passport office in Kolozsvár, in such a manner that the Hungarian Legation in Bucharest should delegate an official for this purpose. The note referring to this to be addressed to me is already being prepared in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The Minister for Foreign Affairs especially remarked that this office was, naturally, not to considered as a consulate.

5 1 Speech made at Vasvár on August 16. * Supra, Doc. No. 693. 2 Svpra, Doc. No. 714. 5 Cf. Vol. IIP Doc. No. 815. 3 Cf. infra, Doc. No. 730. 47