Levéltári Közlemények, 48–49. (1978)

Levéltári Közlemények, 48–49. (1978) - FORRÁSKÖZLÉS - Vida István: Iratok a Nagy Ferenc vezette magyar kormányküldöttség 1946. évi amerikai látogatásának történetéhez / 245–281. o.

274 Vida István agreement of this Government to assist Hungary in its minority problem; to restitute displaced property in US zones in Germay and Austria and to return the gold reserve. Mr. Acheson stated that in regard to the Hungarian minority problem the matter was one for consideration by the Three Powers in connection with the Paris meeting and any subsequent peace conference. He added that the Secretary is fully cognizant of the situation and that this Government has consistently advocated leaving the way open for Hungary to undertake direct negotiations with its two neighbors in this connection. Concerning the gold, Mr. Acheson stated it was his understanding that in a conversation with the Secretary yesterday the Prime Minister and the Secretary were in accord that the US should retain a portion of that gold to satisfy claims of US nationals against Hungary. He asked whether the Prime Minister's present request for the restitution of the whole gold reserve was an extension of his position yesterday. The Prime Minister said that it was, that Hungary has no other gold and needs the whole gold reserve to back a stabilized currency and that Hungary undertakes to compensate American losses caused by the war fully through other means. Mr. Acheson then indicated that he would get together the interested divisions of the Department and would endeavor to inform the Prime Minister of the answers of this Government to these two questions before the Delegation's departure from Washington. Meanwhile, he indicated that it would be easier for this Government to consider such matters with sympathy if a similarly helpful approach were forthcoming on certain matters of interest to the US in Hungary. He noted that we have on several occasions endeavored to obtain full information from the Hungarian Government concerning its economic situation but that such information had not been furnished. Similarly, we have endeavored to obtain landing rights for American aircraft in Hungary which request has been denied by the Hungarian Government. The Prime Minister replied that economic information concerning Hungary is common knowledge but that the Government was precluded from meeting our request by regulations issued by the Allied Control Commission. As for landing rights, the restrictions under which Hungary is now operating leaves landing ringts and such matters to the exclusive jurisdiction of the high command of the occupying power. As soon as the occupation shall cease, Hungary would be happy to welcome American planes. Mr. Acheson concluded by renewing offer to endeavor to give the Hungarians final answers on the questions they had raised at a later meeting before their departure from Washington. NA. Dept. of State, Decimal File, 7116416-1346. - Közölve: FR., 1946. VI., 312-313. old. 1 Marik Pál 22. Washington, 1946. június 14. Memorandum Nagy Ferenc magyar miniszterelnök és D. Acheson ügyvezető külügyminiszter tárgyalásairól. SUBJECT: Visit of the Hungarian Prime Minister and Party PARTICIPANTS: The Hungarian Prime Minister; the Hungarian Minister to the United States; Mr. Marik, Counselor of the Hungarian Legation; the Acting Secretary; Mr. Hickerson; Mr. Barbour; Mr. Tihany Mr. Acheson received the Hungarian Prime Minister and the Minister to the United States at 4:45 PM, June 14 to deliver to them the reply to their various inquiries promised during the call on the previous day. Mr. Acheson first remarked that as regards frontiers and minorities problems, the Department is unable to comment in the absence of the Secretary. He then handed the Prime Minister a memorandum, a copy of which is attached,

1 containing the Department's replies to the questions raised.