File No. 763.72/10518
The Minister in Switzerland (Stovall) to the Secretary of State
[Received June 27, 11 p.m.]
3782. Supplementing my 3744, June 24. I learned that a Bulgarian in propaganda service is preparing a plan of territorial arrangements to submit to me.
My British colleague informs me that before the Cabinet changes in Bulgaria a prominent Bulgarian in the opposition called on him and stated that group he represented desired to come to terms with Entente, that Bulgarian aspirations included:
- (1)
- The entire Dobrudja;
- (2)
- Macedonia including Seres, Drama, Cavalla and Monastir;
- (3)
- Extension of frontier to Enos-Midia line.
He asked what message he could carry to Sophia.
British Minister replied, under instructions, that Bulgarian aspirations would be considered in a friendly spirit; he also took the opportunity to point out continued agitation in America for declaration of war against Bulgaria and the condition Bulgaria would be in after the war financially; he also indicated that the opposition must [Page 267] prove its strength before any confidence could be placed in it. The Bulgarian returned to Sophia and shortly after his arrival the old Government was overturned.
I venture again to emphasize the value of my having as detailed knowledge as possible of Department’s views so that opportunity may be seized if presented. There are also some indications of a desire on the part of Turks to start conversations. I raise question of expediency of declining to listen to Turks if approached so that Bulgarian hopes of uniting their population now under Turkish dominion may not be dampened.