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.

278 Vida István the Hungarians would request us not to return the gold to Hungary but to turn it over them deposit in a bank in Switzerland where it would be available as a reserve for stabilization purposes just as if it were phisically in Hungary. The Minister said that he earnestly hoped that we would find it possible to give them some slight increase in the credit to purchase surplus property. He said that "two, three or four million dollars would make a tremenduous difference to Hungarian economy even though the sum involved seems to you insignificant". I toid the Minister that we were still studying this question and'would communicate with him as soon as we were in a position to do so. JOHN H1CKERSON NA. Dept. of State, Decimal File, 71164/6-2646. 1 David Lilienthal, a Tennessee Valley Authority elnöke. 2 Henry A. Wallace amerikai kereskedelemügyi miniszter felesége 26. Budapest, 1946, június 27, de. 11" A. Schoenfeld távirata Byrnes külügyminiszternek Gyöngyösi János külügyminiszterrel folytatott megbeszéléséről SECRET (Received June 28 - 2:37. p.m.) 1202. When Gyöngyösi delivered note quoted in MYTEL 1201' today he took opportunity to express gratitude of Hungarian delegation for courtesies shown them by American authorities during recent visit to US and for active interest shown in difficult situation of Hungary. He said delegation was specially conscious of "bresth of freedom" marking American life and the scheme of things in US. He mentioned particularly friendliness of Secretary Byrnes and Acting Secretary Acheson who, after some hesitation, had authorized return Hungarian displaced property and whose attitude encouraged delegation to feel Hungary "will not be allowed to sink". He mentioned somewhat wistfully President Truman's remark to them re "open door" policy of US in Danube Basin. Foreign Minister said no commitments were obtained re Hungarian minority in Czechoslovakia or Transylvania question in which delegation was given to understand initiative must come from USSR. Similar attitude was taken later in London by British PRIMIN and Noel Baker and later at Paris in talks with Bevin and Molotov whom delegation saw. Nevertheless it was still hoped Hungary would have chance to bring up these matters before conclusion of peace. British PRIMIN had been "reserved" towards Hungarians though Bevin was more friendly. Answering query re RákosFs impressions of Amercan trip Gyöngyösi said Rákosi had been at first inclined to belittle US but soon changed and was equally impressed with others of delegation. Foreign Minister mentioned specially meeting with members House FA Committee and speeches of Congresswomen which had "touched" Hungarians deeply. Foreign Minister expressed deep gratituds for opportunity to make visit, for treatment received and positive results obtained. Sent Dept, repeated to USDEL Paris as 217, London as 250 and Moscow as 236. SCHOENFELD NA. Dept. of State, Decimal File, 71164/6-2746. ' Nem közöljük.