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Mentioning internal situation in Hungary, Nagy repeated that it
remains his policy to avoid action that might force leftist minority
into open opposition with possibility of civil war which would jeopar-
dize progress being made in economic and social matters. This prog-
ress redounds steadily to advantage of democratic majority in this
country. As Hungary is surrounded by Communist controlled states
his policy Prime Minister said is designed to preserve only remaining
democracy in this part of Europe and to afford no pretext for its sub-
mergence by Marxists who would profit from challenging attitude
towards Communists desired by many short sighted members majority
party. He earnestly hoped United States would ease accomplishment
this difficult policy by understanding help.*

Concluding Nagy expressed belief United States is only great power
whose policy is founded on moral principle rather than on considera-
tions of political or strategic advantage. Therefore United States is
only bulwark against conclusion of treaties founded on such considera-
tion which might preclude attainment enduring peace. His conviction,
in this respect, he said, explains present personal appeal to you.

Sent Paris for Secdel: as 868; repeated Department 1640.
SCHOENFELD

 

865.014/8-3046

The Counselor of the [talian Embassy (di Stefano) to the Deputy
Director of the Office of Near Eastern and African Affairs (Villard)

WasHineTon, August 30, 1946.

My Dear Mr. Vitxiarp: Following to our conversations, I am en-
closing herewith a short memorandum outlining the amendments
which, in view of the Italian Government, should be adopted in
the Italian peace treaty draft.

The Italian Government would appreciate it very much if the State
Department could give them the most favorable consideration.

Thanking you again for your constant assistance, I am [ete.]
M[arto] pi STEFANO

* For documentation on U.S. interest in the maintenance of democratic gov-
ernment in Hungary, see vol. vi, pp. 250 ff.

** In a memorandum dated September 18, the Department of State acknowledged
the receipt of the Italian memorandum and indicated that it had been trans-
e 3046) the United States Delegation in Paris for appropriate action (865.014/