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.

Iratok a magyar kormányküldöttség 1946. évi amerikai látogatásának történetéhez 275 After the document was translated to him the Prime Minister expressed his great appreciation and wished to inquire specifically concerning some of the points contained in the memorandum. He asked whether the provision with regard to gold and restitution of property implied any commitment by Hungary to make compensation for damage to American property. Mr. Acheson replied that it did not. The Prime Minister then stated that our position with regard to aviation and Hungarian economic information was, in his view, most reasonable. He promised to raise the aviation matter again with the Hungarian Cabinet upon his return to Budapest and stated that he hoped for a favorable decision. As concerns information he requested that we raise the matter with the ACC again after his return to Budapest. Mr. Acheson stated we will do so. The conversation was then concluded with an exchange of courtesies during wh jh Mr. Acheson informed the Prime Minister that he left the United States with many friends not only for Hungary but also for himself personally. NA. Dept. of State, Decimal File, 71164/6-1646. -Közölve: FR., 1946. VI., 312- 313. old. 1 Nem közöljük. Lásd a 23 sz. dokumentumot. 23. Washington, 1946. június 15, du. 4" D. Acheson ügyvezető külügyminiszter távirata Párizsba Byrnes amerikai külügyminiszter számára. SECRET 2875. Secdel 274. For the Secretary from the Acting Secretary. Hungarian PriMin and party left Washington June 15. After visits to TVA and New York they will depart for London June 18 or 19th. In conversations with PriMin we took position that questions of frontiers and Hungarian minorities in Rumania and Czechoslovakia are outside our competence in your absence and that you are fully cognizant of these matters. In response to other matters raised we delivered PriMin a memorandum in substance as follows: Begin Summary of Memorandum. 1. Hungarian Gold. In view urgent request Hungarian Govt for return Hungarian gold now in custody US forces which gold desired for stabilization Hungarian monetary system and economy US Govt prepared to proceed with return of this gold to Hungary upon receipt assurances from Hungarian Govt that it will undertake to return any part this gold subsequently established to have been looted. 2. Restitution Hungarian Displaced Property. American Commanders Germany and Austria are being instructed to proceed with restitution to Hungarian Govt of identifiable displaced property removed under duress from Hungary subsequent to Jan 20, 1945. Commanders will be instructed to expedite return of such property and to advise without delay of their schedules for the return of rolling stock and other transportation equipment. US Govt will also urgently consider possibility issuing new directives authorizing return similar Hungarian property removed under like conditions between Oct 15, 1944 and Jan 20, 1945. US Mil authorities have been directed to defer restitution of commercial inland water craft on the Danube pending outcome discussions currently taking place between them and Soviet authorities in Vienna with view to establishing principle of freedom of movement of vessels on Danube under flags they now fly without danger of seizure. 3. Aviation. US Govt has endeavored for some time to obtain agreement with Hungarian Govt to permit operation of air transport services by designated US carriers into through and away from Hungary such rights to be exercised during period preceding conclusion peace treaty when US Govt would be prepared to discuss with Hungarian Govt bilateral air transport agreement. US Govt recognizes implementation such agreement may require conclusion arrangements between US Govt and military forces occupying Hungary but does not consider necessity for such arrangements 18*