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tion [sic] on the part of other states, even though they are friendly, in
the internal order of the country and in the application of the national
laws. Her position as country under an armistice only commits her
to certain oigations ensuing from the armistice agreement.  To-
wards the fulfillment of such obligations the Government can receive
orders and instructions from the ACC only.
  The Rumanian Government avail themselves of this opportunity to
point out an occurrence, the gravity of which will no doubt be taken
into consideration by the US representative in Rumania.
  [Here follows a complaint that members of the United States Army
intervened to prevent the arrest by Rumanian security agents of Teodor
IManicatide.]
  The Rumanian Government trust that this regrettable act has hap-
pened without the knowledge of the superior authorities of the US
Military Mission. It has been brought to the attention of the ACC
for investigation and settlement.
  At the same time the Rumanian Government beg to inform you that
they will supply you in due course with further information and with
the results of the investigations that are being made with regard to
the Rumanian clerks in the service of the United States Mission in or-
der to strengthen thus the feelings of trust and friendship on which
they wish mutual relations between our countries to rest.
  I have the honor, Sir, to request you to accept the expression of
my highest consideration."
                                                            BERRY
871.00/6-946: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Representative in Rumawnia
                             (Bery)

SECRET   US URGENT           WASHINGTON, June 13, 1946-3 p. m.
  385. Mistels 577 89 and 578 June 6; 588 June 9.90 Concerning arrest
US local employees Dept in similar previous cases has consistently au-
thorized representations to foreign govts on principles of reciprocity
and comity. Rule to which this Govt has generally adhered in cases
involving immunity of employees of foreign diplomatic missions from
local jurisdiction is that if a State does not prohibit its nationals from
becoming the employees or servants of a foreign diplomatic rep they
are while so employed to be considered without the limits of its juris-
diction. The one exception legally recognized in US has been in
case of a process involving a debt contracted before employee entered
the diplomatic official's service.
  It is suggested therefore subject to your concurrence in advisability
  " Not printed, but see footnote 87, p. 601.
  Telegram 588, not printed.



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