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.

266 Vida István because by asking for such statement we might inspire hope that positive action would be taken by US on subjects to be raised. Hungarians will doubtless raise such questions as Transylvania, Hungarian minority in Czechoslovakia, restitution of displaced property especially gold, possibly Ex-Imbank loan and reparations, among others. In economic questions Dept may wish to adhere to theme that we remain as we have been ready to cooperats with Hungarians and with Allied powers able to help in undertaking sound rehabilitation plan for Hungary and that we will continue to press for inter-Allied understanding to this end while deprecating long term bilateral agreements not considered appropriate under armistice regime. In matters of foreign policy other than economic, Dept may wish to express its continued purpose to secure just and durable peace in eastern Europe especially in Danubian Basin and hope of receiving information and opinion avaible from govts affected including Hungary. To insure our getting at least some credit for eventual modification of Transylvania frontier in favor of Hungary which might otherwise go to USSR at forthcoming Paris meeting Dept will doubtless have in mind fact that Rákosi has sought to convince Hungarians we proposed Paris award of all Transylvania to Rumania.

1 Some rectification of frontier, however small, will greatly strengthen Hungarian Govt's position. I recommend Dept do what it can in this respect which would be likely to strengthen Nagy's hand in trying to redress internal balance of power. For benefit particularly of Rákosi who can be regarded as representing Moscow as well as Hungarian Govt in forthcoming talks, American interest should be stressed in seeing healthy political development within Hungary. Conviction of American people should be expressed that majority of lawful voters shall rule through democratic processes as understood in western world. Contention of Communists that Smallholders majority in Hungary is not real majority of democratic elements cannot be admitted as basis for political action so long as sweeping purge of individual voters has not been put into effect or even contemplated. I think Dept should not go much beyond such general considerations in statement to Hungarian delegates or make commitments which could be misunderstood or misused. I have avoided giving Hungarians reason to expect any concrete assurances of action in behalf of Hungary preferring, as Dept doubtless prefers, to see practical results of our efforts to meet some Hungarian desires at peace conference speak for themselves in due time. Meanwhile of course we also have desires and claims which Hungarian Govt can show disposition to meet. It would be wise, in my opinion, for Dept to emphasize our disappointment for instance in Hungarian denial of landing rights for American civil aircraft while we have refrained from pressing claims affecting American property and Hungarian obligations with reference thereto. SCHOENFELD NA. Dept. of State, Decimal File, 7116416-646. - Közölve: FR., 1946., VI., 302-304. old. 1 Lásd: Rákosi Mátyás előadása a Fórum Klubban, Szabad Nép, 1946. június 2. A kommunista politikus jóhiszeműen járt el; a Külügyminiszterek Tanácsa 1946. május 7-i ülésének jegyzó'könyvét akkor nem ismerhette. 12. London, 1946. június 7, du. 2

n W. A. Harriman londoni amerikai nagykövet távirata a külügyminiszternek az angol Külügyminisztérium kéréseiről SECRET (Received June 7-8:48 a.m.) 5787. With reference to Washington visit of Nagy and his party Under Secretary Warner

1 has asked us to let him have as full information as possible about program for party, subjects covered in conversations and results of conversations. Warner says such information would be very much appreciated ad FONOFF wishes on Nagy's arrival here to coordinate its efforts with Dept' efforts.