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

Documents

794 1920 Government made a démarche in Bucharest, suggesting that it would be time to do something about the long contemplated Hungaro-Rumanian rapprochement. It was pointed out that in view of Hungary's conciliatory attitude and of France's willingness to mediate, success depends on Rumania. Rumania replied that until three Rumanians kidnapped in Hungary (?) are returned, she will not only refuse to even consider negotiations, but rather is contemplating reprisals. The French chargé d'affaires

1 thereupon remarked that it would be singularly ill-conceived to resort to'reprisals in view of the many atrocities committed by Rumanians against Hungarians. No. 832. 8179/pol. The Representative of the Hungarian Government in Paris, Mr. Praznovszky, to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Count Emeric Csáky. [TRANSLATION Code telegram No. 496. PARIS, November 29, 1920. With reference to your code telegram No. 535.

2 I was received today by Cambon who made notes of my oral representations and promised on his part to do whatever he could. Referring to the European situation, I tried to impress him with the imperative necessity of the Allies devoting themselves without delay to the Hungarian question. I suggested that correction of the absurdities created by the treaty is unavoidable and that there should be no further delay in so doing merely because the problem is complicated and difficult of solution. No. 833. 8162/pol. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Count Emeric Csáky, to the Minister of Hungary to the Vatican, Count Somssich. [TRANSLATION] Code telegram No. 33. BUDAPEST, November 30, 1920. Replying to your code telegram No. 55.® Our expectation that Nyitra may be re-allotted to Hungary must not be disclosed 1 Cambon. 1 Supra, Doc. No. 81 a. 3 Supra, Doc. No. 827.