DAILY SUMMARY - 1946/06/19

• Document Type: SPECIALCOLLECTION
• Collection: Daily Summary Collection
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 02578602
• Document Creation Date: September 11, 2018

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GENERAL
1. US urges efforts to conclude Austrian treaty�The State Department
has informed the UK that (gall efforts" should be made "to push" the
draft treaty on Austria in the CFM. If CFM agreement on the draft is
Impossible, the US will support the British proposals to include on the
Council's agenda the question of German assets in Austria and the
withdrawal of occupation forces. The US concurs with the UK view that
"something should be done" (a) to bolster Austrian morale, and (b) to
strengthen Austria's ties with the Western States.
EUROPE-AFRICA
2. VENEZIA GIULIA: Pro-Slav action squads renew activity�Commander
XIII Corps reports renewed activity by "pro-Slav action squads" in
Zone A, possibly in order to create incidents with Allied troops and
local police. He points out that this contrasts with the "law and order"
policy maintained by the Communists for the past two months (see Daily
Summary of 6 June, item 2).
Zone B "normal and ulet"--According to information obtained
from Yugos av dese ers by Commander XIII Corps, no noteworthy troop
movements or reinforcements are taking place in Zone B, and there is
no "noticeable preparation" for an offensive operation. The deserters
also stated that one division has been withdrawn from defensive positions
behind the Morgan line to billets in local villages.
Naval forces increased- CINCMED reports that, in conformity
with precautionary steps taken by the Army, he has temporarily in-
creased naval forces in the North Adriatic. Present strength of two
cruisers and two destroyers will be reinforced by three destroyers,
two frigates and three LST's.
3. YUGOSLAVIA: Anglican Bishop evokes pro-US-UK demonstration�US
Charge Shantz reports that a recent visit to Belgrade by a Bishop of the
Anglican Church resulted in a public anti-Partisan demonstration by
15,000 persons, who voiced their "hope in and admiration for" the US
and UK. The demonstration culminated in street fighting and arrests
by "truckloads," and the Bishop was summarily ordered to leave the
country.
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4. RUMANIA: US orders "passive opposition" to arrest of emplo ees--
The State Dew ement has requested that eneral Schuy er, Ub Delegate
ACC Bucharest, in the event of forceful attempts by Rumanian or Soviet
authorities to arrest employees now in his protective custody, confine
his resistance to "passive opposition (short of armed conflict) neces-
sary to compel such authorities to force entry. and seize the employees
under protest." (Schuyler had previously stated that he would "Ilse all
the force at his disposal" to prevent seizure of a Rumanian employee
for whom the Rumanian Government has issued a warrant of arrest.)
5. USSR: Prop da offensive on Turkish Kurds--Ambassador Smith
reports that the Soviets appear to open sig a new propaganda offen-
sive for the autonomy of the Kurds in Turkey. Smith (a) doubts that the
offensive will make much progress since the Kurds have proved "not
wholly dependable instruments of Soviet policy," and (b) suggests that
the real aims of the offensive are to renew the war of nerves against
Turkey and to raise "a smoke screen over issues at the CFM which
may embarrass the USSR."
6. ITALY: British view on displaced persons--US Political Advisor at
AFFIQ reports the British Cabinet, s view that disposition of dissident
Yugoslays in Italy should be left to the Italian Government. The British
feel unable to assume further responsibility for displaced persons who
"for political and other reasons" cannot return home.
7. FRANCE: Bida.ult's views on the nolitical situation�Caffery has been
told by a "reliable official of BidauWaelief that (a) the Assembly
will elect him to the Presidency; (b) the Socialists will refuse to parti-
cipate in a Government which excludes the Communists; and (c) his
immediate task therefore is to "find a formula" which will induce
participation by the Communists (who have indicated their opposition
to an MRP President). Bidault thinks that the Communists may agree
to join the Government under "certain conditions" related to the dis-
tribution of Cabinet posts.
Caffery doubts that }Mann can be elected over Communist
opposition, and states that insuperable "labor and economic difficulties"
would confront a Government opposed by the Communists.
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8. THE NETHERLANDS: Catholic still unable to form Cabinet--
Embassy The Hague reports that Dee', leader of the Catholic Party's
liberal wing, continues to encounter "serious difficulties" in the for
of a Cabinet (Beel has been trying to form a Cabinet since 23
May.) The principal obstacle is the refusal of "reactionary elements"
In Beers own party to approve certain economic reforms which are
necessary to obtain Labor Party participation in the Government
9, ICELAND: Transfer of Vik Loran station�The U.IT Minister has
informed US Minister Morgan that UT7 proposals for transferring
operating responsibility for the Vik Loran station to Iceland specifi-
cally provide that transfer of the (lend-lease) equipment will be deter-
mined later "in consultation with the US."
10. DENMARK: US weather station on Greenland�The State Department
has informed US Consul Godthaab that the Danish Government has
"orally consented" to the establishment by the US Weather Bureau of
a small civilian weather station under joint US-Danish operation.
FAR EAST
11. N.E.I.: China suggests joint pressure on Dutch--The Chinese Foreign
Minister has told Embassy Nanking that, in his opinion, there is no
chance of a peaceful settlement of the future status of the N.E.L unless
pressure is brought to bear on the Dutch. The Foreign Minister
believes that the situation is deteriorating rapidly and suggests that the
powers interested in that area, including the US, China, Australia and
the UT, urge the Dutch to accept outside mediation if direct negotiation
fails to effect a settlement. The Chinese Government is debating whe-
ther to refer the entire N.E.I. situation to the United Nations.
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12. ARGENTINA: Von der Becke's return imminent�According to Messer-
smith, Peron is disturbed over Brazilian reaction to Von der Becke's
alleged proposals that the US make Argentina the "arsenal of Latin
America." Peron has indicated to his Foreign Minister the desirability
of Von der Becke's immediate return and has directed a public repudia-
tion of the proposals.
13. ECUADOR: New Galapagos agreement developing�Ambassador Scotten
reports that the Ecuadoran Government wishes that the Galapagos base
be formally returned on 1 July as planned, but that US forces remain
there pending completion of a new agreement.
14. PARAGUAY: President's position unstable�Ambassador Beaulac
reports that, as a result of the recent attempted revolt, (a) President
Morinigo has lost prestige and (b) resentment among Army personnel
will probably be exploited by opposition factions.
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