FOREIGN RELATIONS, 1946, VOLUME VI



consideration of the unlikely probability of a general Jugoslav attack,
the Combined Chiefs of Staff have decided that the RCT will not be
f-noved at this time.
  2. As to the Jugoslav detachment, it is desired to point out that,
since Jugoslavia is an ally, a member of the United Nations, and the
detachment is in Zone "A" as a result of the Morgan-Jovanovic,
Agree-
ment, any request for withdrawal is considered politically imprac-
ticable at this time. Meanwhile, you should forward a report of
constant breaches of orders, interference, et cetera, reported in para-
graph 4 B of Naf 1166.
  3. Accommodation. We agree that if we are forced to remain in
Venezia Giulia throughout the winter it will be necessary to provide
hutted camps. We feel, however, that a decision on this should be
deferred until we can gauge from the results of current Paris Confer-
ence whether the requirement is likely to arise.
  4. Withdrawal from Pola. There are the following strong ob-
jections to permitting withdrawal from Pola at your discretion:
  (a) Withdrawal from Pola would be regarded as prejudging any
decision on the future of Venezia Giulia.
  (b) It would be regarded by Italians as a sign that, we were giving
way to the Jugoslav demands.
  (c) It would be contrary to your own statement that it is firmn
intention of British and Americans to maintain present position in
Venezia Giulia until agreed settlement has been reached.
  (d) It would strengthen military position of the Jugoslavs and
g(ive them free use of the port of Pola.
  (e) In general, it would greatly encourage Jugoslavs to intensify
intransigent attitude.
  5. Whereas we agree that Pola is militarily untenable once hostilities
have broken out, we consider that on all grounds our garrison should
remain there as long as possible. You should therefore make such
arrangements now as you consider necessary for evacuation of Pola
but should not carry out evacuation without our prior approval unless
hostilities break out, in which case you may withdraw garrison without
our prior approval if you consider it militarily necessary to do so.

865.00/7-646: Telegram
The United States Deputy Poltitial Adviser at Allied Force Head-
           quarters (Byington) to the Secretary of State

SECRET                               CASERTA, July 6, 1946-noon.
                                   [Received July 6-11: 32 a. in.]
  636. Re Dept's 139, May 10, 4 p. rn.92 General Harding has sug-

  " Not printed, but see footnote 58, p. 893.



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