Paris Peace Conf. 184.01102/274
The Secretary of State to President Wilson
My Dear Mr. President: I beg to quote herewith two telegrams which have been received from Vienna transmitting telephone messages from Professor Philip Marshall Brown, a member of the Coolidge Mission, who is still in Budapest:
“Vienna, March 25, 10:50 P.M.
“Telephone communication with Budapest opened for American Mission. Brown reports tonight, Hungarian Government not extremely radical, more national protest Entente attitude. Government conciliatory, but may become more radical. Brown regards negotiations with present government possible. Americans well cared for. Italian, English, French Military missions leave Budapest tomorrow, Wednesday. Slight feeling against French. Food situation extremely bad, Brown advocating immediate supplies of food, as aid in keeping order. Reference American Mission message # 40,8 Brown prefers to remain. Have sent courier Budapest tonight. Will have two telephone talks daily with Brown.”
“Vienna, March 26, 4:00 P.M.
“Allied military mission leaving Budapest March 26th, 8: P.M. Brown fails to understand manner in which they are leaving. Emphasizes Government is conciliatory and moderate and desires understanding with Entente. Feeling that if right of self determination given to Hungary, country can still be saved and advise caution. Courier leaving for Vienna tonight.”
Faithfully yours,
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