List of Papers
FIELD MISSIONS OF THE AMERICAN COMMISSION TO NEGOTIATE PEACE
The Gherardi Mission to Germany
Date and number | Subject | Page |
1919 Jan. 30 (501) | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to the Acting
Secretary of State (tel.) Organization and personnel of the Gherardi Mission to Germany, sent for the purpose of investigating general situation. |
1 |
Feb. 2 (2) | Captain W. R. Gherardi to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace (tel.) Report that political situation is critical; active resistance by Spartacists to government troops in Bremen, Düsseldorf, and Eisenach. |
2 |
Feb. 4 (6) | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to Colonel
Williams, G–2, Third Army, A. E. F., Coblenz (tel.) For Gherardi: Expression of appreciation for information conveyed in telegram No. 2 of February 2; suggested topics for investigation. |
2 |
Feb. 4 | Captain W. R. Gherardi to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Analysis of present provisional government and instability of political situation; rumor that anti-government uprisings will occur on February 6. |
3 |
Feb. 6 (2) | Captain W. R. Gherardi to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Report on Spartacist uprisings; agreement of volunteer troops to support government. |
5 |
Feb. 8 (3) | Captain W. R. Gherardi to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Information that political situation remains unsettled; Ebert’s opening speech at the National Assembly (text printed) protesting severity of armistice conditions and advocating a strong socialist government. |
7 |
Feb. 11 (4) | Captain W. R. Gherardi to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Report on change in political atmosphere; expectation that the government will assert, in dealing with the Peace Conference, that refusal of its claims will result in the Bolshevism of Germany. |
12 |
Feb. 12 (H. H. F. No. 4) | Dr. H. H. Field to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Report of arrival in Munich and first impressions; animosity of general public toward Eisner, Social-Democratic Premier of Bavaria. |
13 |
Feb. 15 (5) | Major Arnold Whitridge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Opinion of the French Mission under General Dupont that the present government is growing more reactionary; indication that press considers Brockdorff-Rantzau’s speech on German foreign policy (infra) to be very broad-minded. |
14 |
Feb. 15 | Major Arnold Whitridge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Text of speech delivered by Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau, Foreign Minister, before the German National Assembly, Weimar, February 14. |
15 |
Feb. 16 (157) | The Minister to the Netherlands (Garrett) to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace (tel.) Report that Brockdorff-Rantzau in framing future foreign policy considers it to be of first importance that he learn American opinion regarding his speech. |
26 |
Feb. 17 | The Secretary General of the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (Grew) to Major
Arnold Whitridge List of instructions for the continuation of the work of the Gherardi Mission. |
27 |
Feb. 18 (6) | Major Arnold Whitridge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Inability to supply military data requested by General Churchill’s office; protestations of the press over the new armistice conditions. |
28 |
Feb. 21 (2) | Mr. Franklin Day to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Report on efforts of Spartacists and Independent Socialists to control German industries; political character of the National Assembly. |
29 |
Feb. 22 (H. H. F. No. 9) | Dr. H. H. Field to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Report on Bavarian political situation, including account of assassination of Bavarian Premier Eisner by a student and assault on Auer by left extremists. |
31 |
Feb. 24 | Captain W. R. Gherardi to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Summary of the German political and economic situation as of the end of February 1919. |
33 |
Feb. 26 (24) | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to Colonel
Williams, G-2, Third Army, A. E. F., Coblenz (tel.) For Franklin Day for transmission to Dr. Field at Munich: Expression of appreciation for services rendered, and instructions for termination of Mission. |
37 |
Feb. 26 (921) | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to the Acting
Secretary of State (tel.) Information that a gradual withdrawal of the members of the Mission has been decided upon; reasons for withdrawal. |
37 |
Feb. 26 (H.H.F. No. 11) | Dr. H. H. Field to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Loss of prestige of moderate government group following assassination of Eisner, and strengthening of leftist movement. |
38 |
Feb. 27 | Mr. Franklin Day to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Information that murder of Eisner has precipitated outbreak of radical movements in many parts of Germany; belief in Berlin that strike movement in industrial regions is prelude to a second revolution. |
41 |
Feb. 28 (968) | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to the Acting
Secretary of State (tel.) Reports from several members of the Gherardi Mission indicating that country is in a state of constant political flux, that food and employment are necessary in Bremen and Hamburg to make present quiet condition permanent. |
43 |
Mar. 1 | Mr. Franklin Day to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Report on political situation; negotiations between government and strikers in Halle and Saxon industrial district; growth of radical tendencies among masses, who are convinced that democracy, as represented by the National Assembly, has failed and that signs of the second revolution are ominous. |
44 |
Mar. 2 | Major Lindsay Blayney to the Secretary General of
the Commission to Negotiate Peace (Grew) Résumé of impressions of conditions in western Germany based on visit to Cassel and Frankfort; opinion that authorities are doing all in their power to avert the hardship caused by unemployment and lack of food, fuel, and raw materials. |
47 |
Mar. 4 | Mr. Franklin Day to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Report on general strike in Berlin, voted on March 3 by Convention of Workmen’s Councils of Greater Berlin. |
48 |
Mar. 6 (1034) | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to the Acting
Secretary of State (tel.) Information that withdrawal of members of the Gherardi Mission has been effected. Reports from Day in Berlin that government is losing ground within its own party and the masses are becoming more radical; his opinion that only remedy for situation is immediate dispatch of food and raw materials. |
51 |
Mar. 6 | Report on Economic and Political Conditions in
Silesia, Prepared by Captain Robert L. Black, Lieutenant Albert H.
Stonestreet, and Field Clerk A. L. Rosenthal Text of report. |
51 |
Mar. 14 (H.H.F. No. 13) | Dr. H. H. Field to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Synthesis of impressions gained during stay in Munich, revealing that Bavarian particularist sentiments are taking the form of distinct separatist demands. |
66 |
Mar. 15 (H.H.F. No. 14) | Dr. H. H. Field to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Report on Bolshevism in Bavaria; recommendation that food, raw materials, moral aid, and military occupation are means of combating the spread of Bolshevism. |
68 |
Mar. 17 (H.H.F. No. 16) | Dr. H. H. Field to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Report on attitude in Bavaria toward militarism and the disarmament of Germany. |
72 |
Mar. 19 | Report by Lieutenant George Howe Report on the confused political situation in Munich. |
74 |
Mar. 19 (H.H.F. No. 17) | Dr. H. H. Field to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Report on conversations with various Austrians and Bavarians regarding the movement for the union of German Austria with Germany. |
77 |
Mar. 20 (H.H.F. No. 18) | Dr. H. H. Field to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Interview with Minister of Foreign Affairs Dietrich, in which he emphasized the paramount interests of Baden in saving the navigation of the upper Rhine. |
79 |
The Second Dresel Mission to Germany
Date and number | Subject | Page |
1919 Apr. 11 | The Secretary General of the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (Grew) to
Colonel David H. Biddle, American Liaison Officer,
Cologne Notification of the organization of the Dresel Mission to Berlin, and instructions to make arrangements for the accommodations of Mr. Dresel and his party en route. |
82 |
Apr. 20 | Colonel Williams, Third Army, A. E. F., to the
Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) From Dresel via General Harries: Interview with Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau, who expressed his reluctance to accept the formal invitation to Versailles, because of inability to accept proposed peace terms. |
82 |
Apr. 26 (20) | Brigadier General George H. Harries to the
Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) From Dresel: Rumor that Mission is serving as an advance courier to mitigate shock of the peace terms; information that treatment at the Foreign Office and elsewhere has been courteous. |
84 |
Apr. 28 (23) | Brigadier General George H. Harries to the
Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) For Colonel House and Grew from Dresel: Request for instructions as to advisability of continuing Mission on account of attitude outlined in telegram No. 20 of April 26; plans to leave Berlin May 3, unless instructions to the contrary are received. (Footnote: Commission’s approval of proposed departure.) |
84 |
Apr. 28 (24) | Brigadier General George H. Harries to the
Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) From Dresel: Stubborn attitude of the government in regard to question of signing peace terms; doubt that people, in present frame of mind, can be induced to carry out peace conditions even if accepted by the government. |
85 |
Apr. 30 (30) | Brigadier General George H. Harries to the
Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) From Dresel: Interview with Walter Rathenau, during which he expressed a different point of view in regard to the peace terms from those prevalent in political circles. |
86 |
May 2 (35) | Brigadier General George H. Harries to the
Commission to Negotiate Peace (tel.) From Dresel: Interviews with an Independent Socialist and with a Foreign Office official of Independent views, who expressed belief that disposition of Danzig is an obstacle to peace. |
87 |
May 3 | Mr. E. L. Dresel to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Memorandum, dated May 2, on impressions of the general political situation in Germany gained from perusal of the German press and conversations in non-official bourgeois circles. |
88 |
May 6 (3224) | The Chargé in Denmark (Grant-Smith) to the Acting Secretary of
State Two memoranda, dated April 24 and April 30, by Mr. Lithgow Osborne on the situation in Germany (texts printed). |
94 |
[May 10] | Messrs. E. L. Dresel and Lithgow Osborne to the
Secretary General of the Commission to Negotiate Peace (Grew) Report on the Dresel Mission to Germany covering the period from April 16 to May 5 (text printed). |
103 |
May 10 | Mr. E. L. Dresel to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Transmittal of report (text printed) on the political situation in Germany, and annexed memoranda of conversations with the secretary of Minister President Scheidemann on May 9, and with Dr. Oskar Cohn, Independent Socialist, May 8 (texts printed). |
118 |
June 5 | Mr. E. L. Dresel to President Wilson Belief that credit should be given to the German Government for its accomplishments in the face of tremendous odds; opinion that the admission of Germany to the League of Nations would induce the Government to sign the peace terms. |
122 |
Military Intelligence Reports on Political Conditions in Germany
Date and number | Subject | Page |
1919 May 21 | Mr. C. A. Herter to President
Wilson Transmittal of six reports (texts printed) prepared by officers of the Military Intelligence Section on the political situation in Germany and on the substance of interviews with Mr. Erzberger and Count von Bernstorff. |
124 |
The Greene Mission to the Baltic Provinces
Date and number | Subject | Page |
1919 Feb. 10 | The Secretary of State to President
Wilson Submission of a proposal for sending observers to the Baltic provinces, one observer to be in Esthonia, and one in Latvia. |
136 |
Mar. 8 (1086) | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to the Acting
Secretary of State (tel.) From Lansing: Receipt of request from Lithuanian Foreign Minister for aid against Bolshevists, and for permission to organize soldiers of Lithuanian origin in the U. S. Expeditionary Forces in France; intention to request Baltic mission to investigate possibility of an understanding between Poles and Lithuanians. |
136 |
Mar. 12 | The Secretary General of the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (Grew) to Major
Royall Tyler Commissioners’ approval of proposed Mission to Baltic provinces under Lt. Col. Warwick Greene; list of personnel. |
137 |
Apr. 10 | Major Royall Tyler to Colonel S. D.
Embick Personnel and stations of the Baltic party. |
137 |
Undated (1609) | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to the Acting
Secretary of State (tel.) From Greene (via Copenhagen): Recommendation that the Baltic blockade, prohibiting supply by sea of the German forces operating against the Bolshevists in Courland, be removed, subject to certain controls, insofar as will be necessary to maintain the German forces. |
138 |
Apr. 13 (313) | The Chargé in Denmark (Grant-Smith) to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) From Greene: Synopsis of the present situation in Latvia and recommendations for improving the critical conditions caused by the blockade. |
139 |
Apr. 21 (324) | The Chargé in Denmark (Grant-Smith) to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) From Greene: Report on conditions in Libau following the overthrow of the Provisional Government of Latvia by German Bait troops on April 16; attempt, on the part of Bait soldiers, to arrest certain members of Greene’s party. |
141 |
Apr. 22 (325A) | The Chargé in Denmark (Grant-Smith) to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) From Greene: Report on the critical military situation of Latvia; recommendation for the creation of a Latvian national army or occupation of Kurland by Entente forces, releasing German troops. |
144 |
Apr. 23 | Mr. R. H. Lord and Mr. S. E. Morison to the
Commissioners Plenipotentiary Recommendations for Allied action to deal with political, military, and economic situation in Latvia, Lithuania, and Esthonia. |
147 |
Apr. 28 | Colonel O. N. Solbert, Acting for the Chief of the
Mission to the Baltic Provinces (Greene), to General T. H.
Bliss Recommendation for Allied action to restore former Latvian ministry, but on more representative basis; suggestions to meet military situation in Latvia. |
150 |
Apr. 30 (51) | Colonel O. N. Solbert to the Minister in
Denmark (Hapgood) (tel.) For Greene: Notice of creation of an interallied Baltic commission to sit in Paris; favorable comment on work of Mission. |
154 |
May 3 | The Chief of the Mission to the Baltic
Provinces (Greene) to
the Secretary General of the Commission to Negotiate Peace (Grew) Transmittal of a report on Esthonia (excerpts printed) prepared by Lt. Comdr. John A. Gade, U. S. N., concerning questions of Allied recognition, food relief, spread of Bolshevism, relations with Germany and Russia. |
154 |
May 3 | The Chief of the Mission to the Baltic
Provinces (Greene) to
the Secretary General of the Commission to Negotiate Peace (Grew) Résumé of political developments in Latvia from establishment, and subsequent overthrow, of Ulmanis Provisional Government to the present; comment on position of General von der Goltz; transmittal of copy of a letter (text printed) from Lt. Col. Greene to Mr. Andreas Needra, Prime Minister of the Bait-controlled cabinet, advocating the re-establishment of the Provisional Government with Mr. Ulmanis as Prime Minister of a coalition cabinet. |
172 |
May 4 (354) | The Chargé in Denmark (Grant-Smith) to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) From Greene: Recommendation, upon the basis of a report prepared by Lt. Comdr. Gade, for the recognition of Finland as an independent country and the necessity of immediate financial aid from the Allied Governments. (Footnote: Information that the United States had already decided to recognize Finland.) |
183 |
May 15 | Report by Lieutenant Colonel E. J.
Dawley Report on military situation in Lithuania, recommendations for Allied relief and definition of position of Germany and German troops in regard to Lithuania; Annex No. 9 (text printed) containing questionnaire and reply by Lithuanian Minister of War regarding Mission to the United States to secure volunteers; supplemental military report regarding relations with Poland, and General Pilsudski’s proclamation to the Lithuanians, April 22, 1919 (texts printed). |
184 |
May 20 (379) | The Chargé in Denmark (Grant-Smith) to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) From Greene: Report on the stability of the Lithuanian Provisional Government and the necessity for Allied military and financial support; forced resignation of Needra as Prime Minister on May 12, and resumption of duties, May 16. Information for Hoover regarding food conditions in the Baltic countries. |
196 |
May 26 | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to the Minister in
Denmark (Hapgood) (tel.) For Greene: Decision of the Council of Foreign Ministers to send a military mission, with headquarters at Libau or Reval, to advise the governments of Esthonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on questions of organization, equipment, and training of troops. Information that Marshal Foch has received instructions that General von der Goltz be ordered, through the German Government, to facilitate the establishment of a coalition ministry in Latvia. |
197 |
June 5 | The Chief of the Mission to the Baltic
Provinces (Greene) to
Major Royall Tyler Interallied consultation to consider a joint recommendation to the Peace Conference regarding situation of the Baltic provinces; request for means of motor transportation and additional funds for continuing the work of the Mission. |
198 |
June 6 | The Chief of the Mission to the Baltic
Provinces (Greene) to
Major Royall Tyler Transmittal of memorandum (text printed) containing suggested draft declaration regarding military and financial aid for Baltic provinces to be made jointly by American, British, and French representatives in the Baltic provinces, to be presented at Paris by Colonel Greene. (Footnote: Information that Lt. Col. Greene and certain members of his staff reported in Paris June 18.) |
200 |
June 22 | Lieutenant Colonel E. J. Dawley to the Secretary
General of the Commission to Negotiate Peace (Grew) Criticism of the course of action followed by the Allies in the solution of the Baltic problem; necessity for removing the German occupation forces; recommendation for the organization of an Allied Mission charged with directing military operations and guiding civil governments of the Baltic provinces. |
202 |
June 30 | Memorandum From the Chief of the Mission to the
Baltic Provinces (Greene) to the Secretary General of the Commission to
Negotiate Peace (Grew) Report on strategic importance of Esthonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, and danger of their falling under Bolshevist or German control; joint Allied draft memorandum (text printed), recommending Interallied Military Mission and financial aid for these provinces, and further recommendations by American mission. |
207 |
July 5 | The Chief of the Mission to the Baltic
Provinces (Greene) to
the Secretary General of the Commission to Negotiate Peace (Grew) Continuation of the preceding report on the Baltic situation with additional recommendations for solving the military problems of the Baltic provinces. |
213 |
July 9 | The Chief of the Mission to the Baltic
Provinces (Greene) to
the Secretary General of the Commission to Negotiate Peace (Grew) Proposed resolution for continuing the work of the Mission to the Baltic Provinces. (Footnote: Information that Colonel Dawley, who is in charge of the Mission during Greene’s absenee, is acting as Military Governor of Riga by request of General Gough.) |
215 |
July 15 | The Secretary General of the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (Grew) to the
Chief of the Mission to the Baltic Provinces (Greene) Explanation of powers and duties of American Commission and information that Commissioners’ decisions regarding the proposed resolution will be sent later. Instructions for Colonel Dawley to surrender his position as Military Governor of Riga if report is true. |
216 |
July 19 | Lieutenant Colonel E. J. Dawley to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Report on the critical Baltic situation, particularly at Riga and Libau; recommendations that supplies and equipment be sent to the Russian northern army, that financial aid be provided, and that consular agents be sent to Latvia, Lithuania, and Esthonia, to open the way for commercial relations with America. |
217 |
July 28 | Lieutenant Colonel E. J. Dawley to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace (tel.) Letter signed by the representatives of the Allied and Associated Governments presented to the Esthonian Prime Minister (text printed) protesting against certain elements of the Esthonian agrarian project, and requesting that attitude of Allied and Associated Governments be obtained before any action is taken. |
222 |
July 29 | The Chief of the Mission to the Baltic
Provinces (Greene) to
the Secretary General of the Commission to Negotiate Peace (Grew) Comments in reply to certain paragraphs of the Secretary General’s letter of July 15, regarding duties and powers of Baltic Mission, and observations as to responsibilities of Allied and Associated Governments in Baltic regions, based on article XII of the Armistice and on certain articles of the Peace Treaty. Information that Colonel Dawley did not assume the position of Military Governor of Riga. |
223 |
Aug. 1 (Misc. 1155) | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to Lieutenant
Colonel E. J. Dawley (tel.) Query as to Dawley’s authority for signing letter to Esthonian Prime Minister, quoted in telegram of July 28. |
227 |
Aug. 4 (87) | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to the Chief of
the Mission to the Baltic Provinces (Greene) (tel.) From Tyler: Recall of the Baltic Commission and instructions for Greene and personnel to report to American Commission in Paris. |
227 |
Visit of Mr. Hugh Gibson to Countries of the Former Austro-Hungarian Empire
Date and number | Subject | Page |
1919 [circa Feb. 1] | Memorandum by the Secretary of Embassy at Paris
(Gibson) for the Secretary
of State Report on conditions in German Austria, Hungary, Jugoslavia, and the Czechoslovak Republic based on trip January 1 to February 1 with a mission sent by the U. S. Food Administration to investigate food conditions in German Austria. |
228 |
The Coolidge Mission
german austria
Date and number | Subject | Page |
1919 Jan. 30 (53) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Report on the possible future political associations of German Austria, including proposals for complete political and economic independence, membership in a Danubian Confederation, or union with Germany. |
240 |
[Jan. 29] | Captain Frederick Dellschaft to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Substance of a conversation with the Secretary of the Handels and Gewerbe Kammer regarding economic factors involved in a union of German Austria with Germany as opposed to a Danube Federation. |
245 |
Jan. 31 | Captain Frederick Dellschaft to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Conversation with Dr. Oskar Reichenauer of the Wirtschafts-Politisches Amt, who expressed views regarding the spread of Bolshevism and opinion that troops, coal, and food are the only means of combating the danger. |
246 |
Feb. 4 | Captain Frederick Dellschaft to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Report on the general economic situation in German Austria. |
247 |
Feb. 10 (72) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Report on the question of liquidation of the assets of former Austro-Hungarian Empire, including war and railway materials, public buildings, and art treasures. |
254 |
Feb. 22 (102) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Information that the former Emperor Charles is living in seclusion near Vienna; transmittal, as of historical interest, of substance of an interview granted by the Emperor to Professor F. W. Forster of the University of Munich containing an authoritative declaration by the Emperor (text printed) of his adherence to the doctrine of self-determination and federalization of Austria-Hungary, with equal rights for all nationalities. |
256 |
Feb. 22 | Captain Nicholas Roosevelt to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Interview with editor of the Arbeiter-Zeitung, who emphasized the necessity for the resumption of industrial life in German Austria to prevent serious trouble. |
259 |
Feb. 27 | Lieutenant Hugo G. Campagnoli to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Report on reciprocity arrangement between Hungary and German Austria regarding stamped bank notes. |
260 |
Feb. 27 | Lieutenant Hugo G. Campagnoli to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Order by the Department of Finances of February 15, 1919 (text printed), regarding the temporary restrictions of money remittances, and reasons for order. |
260 |
Feb. 27 | Lieutenant Hugo G. Campagnoli to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Interview with officers of the Wiener Bank Verein regarding German Austria’s two greatest problems, the stamping of the bank notes and the proposed union with Germany. |
262 |
Mar. 3 (122) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Transmittal of recommendation (text printed) by Major Lawrence Martin to Professor A. C. Coolidge regarding the final Hungarian-Austrian boundary; suggestion for the relief of the food crisis in Vienna. |
264 |
Mar. 10 | Memorandum by Professor A. C.
Coolidge Report on problems involved in determining the frontiers of the new countries formed out of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. |
271 |
Mar. 17 (153) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Information that the proposed union of German Austria with Germany has met with a setback; growing perception in Austria that as a future part of Germany she may receive severe treatment at the hands of the Allies. |
278 |
Mar. 20 (163) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Report on the situation in Vienna, indicating that the shortage of food and coal is politically dangerous. |
279 |
Mar. 31 (45) | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to the Minister in
Switzerland (Stovall) (tel.) For Coolidge: Information that the Associated Governments intend to publish a notice authorizing the restoration of trade under certain conditions with German Austria. |
281 |
Apr. 3 (185) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Transmittal of a report (text printed) from Captain Nicholas Roosevelt describing an interview with Chancellor Renner; Renner’s threat that if German Austria were dismembered, the Government would resign, turning the country over to Bolshevism. |
281 |
Apr. 7 (192) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Opinion that the giving of the German South Tyrol to Italy would violate the principles of national self-determination, history, and nationality. |
282 |
Apr. 4 | Mr. Walter E. Bundy to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Interview with editor of the Neues Wiener Tagblatt regarding the attitude of the Viennese public toward lifting of the blockade on German Austria and expectation of the fall of the Government because of the growing strength of the radical Socialist and Communist party. |
284 |
Apr. 7 (198) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Interview with the Vienna chief of police regarding the growing indiscipline and arbitrariness of the Volkswehr; his recommendation that an increased supply of food, coal, and raw materials might help the situation, and suggestion that the presence of a guard of American soldiers with the food trains would have a reassuring effect on the population. |
285 |
Apr. 7 (199) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Report on the unfavorable conditions in Vienna, emphasizing the disastrous economic and financial situation; growth of Bolshevism on the political front. |
287 |
Apr. 8 (201) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Impression created in Vienna regarding the sending of General Smuts’ mission to Budapest. |
289 |
Apr. 8 (205) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Desire that the Commission consider the suggestion of the chief of police regarding the presence of an American or English guard with the food trains; opinion that the guard would give an impression of strength and good will. |
290 |
Apr. 10 | Mr. Walter E. Bundy to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Interview with editor of the Arbeiter-Zeitung concerning the political situation in German Austria; opinion that relief in the form of food and raw materials can prevent a revolution. |
290 |
Apr. 15 | Lieutenant Hugo G. Campagnoli to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Report on the final result of the stamping of banknotes in German Austria. |
292 |
Apr. 17 | Major Lawrence Martin to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Report of investigation of Vorarlberg and Liechtenstein to determine whether they are to be attached to Switzerland, or to Germany, or to remain in German Austria; annex regarding suggested boundaries. |
293 |
Apr. 22 (238) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Transmittal of a report by Walter E. Bundy regarding the suspicious character of the Vienna Volkswehr; his opinion that the so-called neutrality of the Volkswehr can become dangerous to the present government and favorable to the Communist movement. |
305 |
Apr. 28 (252) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Information that President Wilson’s declaration regarding Italian frontiers is arousing anxiety among the Tyrolese. |
307 |
May 5 (260) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Information that the Tyrolese Landtag, with the exception of the Socialists, voted to set up an independent neutral republic in an attempt to preserve the integrity of the Tyrol; desire of the Socialists for annexation to Germany under any circumstances; opinion that if the Tyrol is annexed to Germany, Vorarlberg should annex itself to Switzerland. |
307 |
May 11 (271) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Interview with the Chancellor, Mr. Renner, before his departure for Paris; his opinion that the proposed peace terms were severe, and appreciation of the work done in Austria by the American Food Commission. |
309 |
May 11 (272) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Interview with Mr. Renner regarding the present situation of the Germans in West Hungary; opinion that this region is on the verge of civil war; Austrian desire for immediate mandatory powers and ultimately, for a plebiscite. |
310 |
May 14 (278) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Report on the further disintegration of the Austrian provinces; information that the inhabitants of Vorarlberg voted to enter into negotiations for union with Switzerland. |
311 |
czechoslovakia
Date and number | Subject | Page |
1919 Jan. 27 (44) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Transmittal of Professor R. J. Kerner’s report (text printed) regarding the Czechoslovak-Polish boundary question; criticism of the historical and ethnographical arguments presented in Kerner’s report. |
312 |
Jan. 27 (46) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Transmittal of a report (text printed) by Lieutenant R. C. Foster concerning the occupation of the Duchy of Teschen by the Czechoslovak troops under cover of a so-called Allied Commission. |
317 |
Jan. 29 (50) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Information that the fighting between the Poles and the Czechs in Eastern Silesia is continuing; unexpected resistance on the part of Polish troops aided by volunteers from the mining population. |
322 |
Jan. 31 (54) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Report on a conversation with Mr. Tusar, the Czechoslovak Minister at Vienna; Tusar’s intimation that the Entente tacitly approved the Czech action against the Poles. |
323 |
Jan. 29 (24) | Lieutenant Frederic R. King to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Text of report by Mr. Van Svarc, American newspaper correspondent, regarding recent events in Teschen. |
324 |
Feb. 3 (14) | Captain John Karmazin to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Information regarding Bolshevist movement in Czechoslovakia; opinion that the attempted assassination of Dr. Kramar, the Premier, turned the people from Bolshevism. |
326 |
Feb. 5 (61) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Conversation with President Masaryk regarding the boundaries of Bohemia and the action of Hungary and Austria in claiming disproportionate share of assets of former Austro-Hungarian Empire; expression of hope that the United States would soon appoint a Minister to Bohemia. |
327 |
Feb. 5 (62) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Opinion of President Masaryk and Mr. Stepanik, Director of Foreign Affairs, regarding the conflict between the Czechs and the Poles in Austrian Silesia; transmittal of the terms of the armistice with the Poles (text printed). |
328 |
Feb. 5 (66) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Impressions regarding the critical situation in Czechoslovakia as a result of inexperienced personnel holding offices, unemployment, and the rise of Bolshevism; opinion that the Czechs, in spite of their present difficulties, have confidence in their future. |
330 |
Feb. 15 | Lieutenant Hugo G. Campagnoli to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Interview with Minister Tusar and Dr. Venicek, Finance Commissioner, representing Czechoslovakia at the Austro-Hungarian Bank, regarding reasons given by the Czechoslovaks for their stamping of the banknotes in Czechoslovakia. |
331 |
Feb. 17 (89) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Transmittal of a report (text printed) by Professor Robert J. Kerner on the subject of a German Bohemia with special reference to the Brüx-Teplitz coal region; critical comments on the report. |
334 |
Feb. 24 | Lieutenant Hugo G. Campagnoli to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Interview with Dr. Preiss, head director of the Zivnostenska Bank in Prague, regarding financial conditions in Czechoslovakia; Campagnoli’s opinion that American financiers should invest reserves and surplus funds in the new republic. |
342 |
Feb. 26 (50) | Lieutenant F. R. King to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Information regarding a bill passed by the National Assembly governing the stamping of banknotes and the declaration of property in the Czechoslovak Republic. |
344 |
Mar. 1 | Professor R. J. Kerner to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Report on political conditions in Slovakia; analysis of various nationalities living there. |
345 |
Mar. 2 | Professor R. J. Kerner to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Synopsis of the four reports regarding the results of an investigation made of conditions in Slovakia. |
349 |
Mar. 2 (55) | Lieutenant F. R. King to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Report that the Entente order for the Czechs to evacuate Teschen has met with a storm of protest; opinion that the Czechs continue to hope for a favorable decision of the boundary question. |
351 |
Mar. 5 | Statement of Professor R. J. Kerner to the
Commissioners Plenipotentiary Report on Bolshevism in the states of Central Europe; recommendations for Allied action to curb Bolshevism on the one hand, and to prevent development of a German revanche on the other. |
352 |
Mar. 20 | Mr. Ellis Loring Dresel to the Secretary General of
the Commission to Negotiate Peace (Grew) Criticism of Professor Kerner’s memorandum of March 5; opinion that Germany’s acceptance of the peace terms is an admission of her defeat. |
355 |
Mar. 10 (131) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Transmittal of a report (text printed) by Captain John Karmazin regarding Bolshevist propaganda in Slovakia. |
356 |
Mar. 23 (77) | Lieutenant F. R. King to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Information that the expropriation of the large estates is causing friction among the various parties of the National Assembly; proposal of the Czech State Right Democrats for a program of land reform. |
359 |
Mar. 23 (31) | Captain John Karmazin to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Report on modifications by the Committee of Finance of the Custom Tariff Bill of 1906 for the Czechoslovak Republic; recommendations of the Committee of Finance to the National Assembly. |
360 |
Mar. 25 (33) | Captain John Karmazin to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Report on the Bolshevist movement in Bohemia and the Government’s measures for suppression of Bolshevist propaganda. |
363 |
poland
Date and number | Subject | Page |
1919 Jan. 9 | Lieutenant R. C. Foster to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Interview with Mr. I. J. Paderewski regarding his idea of the formation of a coalition Government; Paderewski’s opinion that the present Government, under the leadership of Pilsud-ski, is inefficient and incompetent. |
365 |
Jan. 15 | Lieutenant R. C. Foster to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Interview with General Pilsudski regarding the question of arranging an armistice between the Poles and the Ukrainians; desire of the Poles to hold Lemberg and Drohobycz; impression that Pilsudski is working for Poland, but that his officials are inefficient and unreliable. |
368 |
Apr. 7 | Lieutenant R. C. Foster to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Report on the difficulties surrounding the settlement of the Danzig question and on the general political situation in Poland. |
369 |
hungary
Date and number | Subject | Page |
1919 Jan. 16 (20) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Information that the Hungarians consider the occupation of large tracts by the Czechs, Serbs, Roumanians, and Ukrainians, a violation of the terms of the armistice; Hungarian arguments for preserving the unity of the state. |
372 |
Jan. 19 (21) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Report on impressions received during a short stay in Budapest; opinion that the people are unanimous in their desire for a plebiscite to determine the future boundaries of Hungary; information that the Hungarians look to America and President Wilson for their salvation. |
374 |
Jan. 19 (22) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Information that the Hungarians insist upon maintaining the essential unity of their country; presentation of their principal historical and national arguments. |
375 |
Jan. 19 (23) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Admission by Hungarians of mistreatment of the non-Magyar nationalities in the past, but intention of the Liberals, who are now in control, to grant full autonomy to all the nationalities in Hungary. |
377 |
Jan. 19 (25) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Report on the geographic and economic unity of Hungary; rupture of economic life resulting from occupation of certain sections by the Czechoslovaks, Roumanians, and Serbians. |
378 |
Jan. 19 (26) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Report on the political situation in Budapest and the strength of the various parties; opinion that the coalition government of Count Karolyi is weak; confidence of the Socialists in their power to maintain order as long as food and fuel last. |
380 |
Jan. 19 (27) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Report on the Czech seizure of northern Hungary and the Slovak question; assertion by the Hungarians that the Slovaks do not desire separation from the state, but that they do want autonomy and privileges for their language. |
382 |
Jan. 20 (28) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Transmittal of a memorandum (text printed) from Lieutenant Goodwin on the financial situation in Hungary; comment that memorandum has overlooked certain facts. |
383 |
Jan. 26 (43) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Opinion of Baron Podmonincky, of the Hungarian Foreign Office, that the declaration of the Supreme War Council against the forcible occupation of disputed territories before the settlement of the peace terms will strengthen the Karolyi Government. |
385 |
Jan. 28 (48) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Inability of the Hungarian Government to call for an election of a popular assembly because of the occupation of large sections of Hungarian territory by other states. |
386 |
Jan. 29 (49) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Agitation of the German population in western Hungary for union with Austria, encouraged by Austria in accordance with principle of self-determination; Hungarian opposition to this movement. |
387 |
Feb. 2 | Mr. C. M. Storey to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Belief that the election of the constitutional assembly is necessary; proposal by Count Apponyi, President of the Hungarian Independence Party, of a method for holding the elections without admitting the relinquishment of sovereignty over the occupied territory. |
388 |
Feb. 8 (60) | Mr. C. M. Storey to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Résumé of the activities of the political parties in Hungary and their respective platforms. |
389 |
Feb. 10 (72) | Mr. C. M. Storey to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Report on Bolshevism in Hungary under the leadership of Bela Kun; conclusion that there is little danger of a Bolshevist uprising at present. |
392 |
Feb. 17 (90) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Interview with three representatives of the German-speaking population of western Hungary regarding their desire to belong to Austria; their request for Allied occupation of this territory in order to secure protection against the Hungarian troops and to insure a fair plebiscite when the time comes to vote. |
393 |
Feb. 25 | Mr. C. M. Storey to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Information from Baron Podmonincky regarding Hungary’s desire to reach a rapprochement with the Serbs and the Jugoslavs, in accordance with view that Hungary’s future access to the sea lies through Serbia and Salonica. |
394 |
Feb. 25 | Mr. C. M. Storey to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Conversation with Count Karolyi regarding the Hungarian attitude should Hungary be deprived of her non-Magyar territory. |
395 |
Mar. 12 | Major Lawrence Martin to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Report on the Ciscarpathian Ruthenians, in relation to parts of the final frontiers of Ukrainia, Czechoslovakia, and Hungary, and in relation to the Transylvanian problem; transmittal of a report (text printed) on the Ciscarpathian Ukrainians in relation to the question of the southeast border of Czechoslovakia. |
395 |
Mar. 13 (140) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Transmittal of a report (text printed) by Captain Nicholas Roosevelt on the Transylvanian question, including a report (text printed) summarizing the respective Hungarian and Roumanian claims. |
404 |
Mar. 17 (156) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Transmittal of a memorandum (text printed) by Major Lawrence Martin, in support of the cause of the Hungarians; his desire that the Magyar Republic be permitted to send delegates and professional advisors to Paris; his offer to go as an American spokesman for the Magyars. |
411 |
Mar. 20 (123) | Captain Nicholas Roosevelt to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Report on the presentation to President Karolyi of the Peace Conference decision regarding new demarcation line for Transylvania, and creation of a neutral zone to be occupied by Interallied troops. |
413 |
Mar. 26 | Captain Nicholas Roosevelt to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Summary of conditions in Hungary after revolution of March 21 establishing a Communist government; information that revolution was precipitated by presentation of Peace Conference decision regarding Transylvania, and recommendation for immediate and vigorous action by Allies. |
416 |
Mar. 26 (1) | Professor Philip M. Brown to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Summary of political situation in Hungary under new regime; observation that mass of people are intensely nationalistic and have accepted socialism as alternative to complete dismemberment of Hungary; conclusion that a policy of conciliation by Allies might prevent the situation from becoming worse. |
419 |
Mar. 26 (2) | Professor Philip M. Brown to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Transmittal of documents furnished by Colonel Vix, head of Interallied Military Mission in Hungary, concerning affronts to French Mission, notification to new government regarding departure of Military Mission, and declaration to government regarding nature of new line of demarcation; comments regarding these subjects. |
422 |
Mar. 27 | The Secretary of State to President
Wilson Transmittal of two messages (texts printed) from Professor Brown in Budapest regarding situation in Hungary, and advising of departure of Interallied Military Mission; his opinion that negotiations could be held with present government, which is conciliatory. |
424 |
Mar. 31 (183) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Transmittal of report by Professor Brown in Budapest, March 30 (text printed), regarding political situation, based on a conversation with Mr. Kunfi, an official of the new Hungarian Soviet Republic; Brown’s recommendation for friendly understanding with new government, and offer to serve as unofficial channel of communication between Entente and Hungarian government. |
424 |
Apr. 6 (22) | Professor Philip M. Brown to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Report on food situation; understanding that prohibition on shipment of fats ordered and paid for by Karolyi government has now been removed; considerations regarding policy of supplying food to Hungary under present government. |
428 |
Apr. 9 (1543) | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to the Acting
Secretary of State (tel.) Report by Professor Brown from Budapest (text printed), regarding treatment of foreigners under new government, release of French troops captured by Hungarians March 31, and growing strength of revolutionary government. |
429 |
Apr. 10 (26) | Professor Philip M. Brown to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Transmittal of memorandum on the coal and iron industry furnished by Dr. V. Koller, an official of the new government; agreement with his conclusions as to necessity for supplying food and coal to revitalize the industrial life of the country. |
430 |
Apr. 10 (29) | Professor Philip M. Brown to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Report on political situation; policies and methods of present government; recent restrictive regulations concerning private property of foreigners. Observation that while new government has not won support of the workingmen, possibility of a counter-revolution appears unlikely. |
432 |
Apr. 11 (210) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Discussion of question of Ruthenian territory in northern Hungary in regard to establishment of future boundaries of Hungary; three possible solutions of problem, and recommendations for leaving Ruthenian territory to Hungary. |
434 |
Apr. 17 (31) | Professor Philip M. Brown to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Memorandum of a conversation with Bela Kun, April 15 (text printed), regarding the economic situation in Hungary, arrests of bourgeoisie, spreading of propaganda in foreign countries, and other topics. |
437 |
Apr. 25 (248) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Transmittal of two memoranda (texts printed), one by Lieutenant Osborn concerning proposed conference in Switzerland between Bela Kun and a mission from the Entente, for formation of a transitional government in Hungary along moderate socialist lines; the other, an oral report by the courier of Professor Brown’s views regarding situation in Budapest, and willingness of Bela Kun to form a transitional government of a moderate socialist type. |
442 |
May 1 (253) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Transmittal of a portion of letter from Professor Brown in Budapest, dated April 29 (text printed), regarding political situation and requesting support of proposed conference with Bela Kun in Switzerland; considerations against action recommended by Professor Brown. |
447 |
May 2 (37) | Professor Philip M. Brown to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Information regarding recent regulations issued by Bela Kun for protection of foreigners and assurances regarding protection of foreign business enterprises. |
452 |
May 2 (40) | Professor Philip M. Brown to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Transmittal of copy of appeal addressed to President Wilson by the Hungarian Soviet Government (text printed) requesting arrest of the advance of Roumanian and Czecho-Slovak troops, now actually fighting the Hungarian Red Guard. |
453 |
May 8 (267) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Opinion that invitation to Hungarian Government to send representatives to Paris, if delivered, would strengthen position of Government; efforts of Professor Brown to contact Roumanian troops in attempt to avert massacre in Budapest. Report by Lieutenant Osborn, May 7 (text printed), regarding situation in Hungary. Report by Professor Brown, May 4 (text printed), of interview with fiela Kun on political situation and negotiations with the Italian Mission regarding proposal to turn government over to Czechs. |
455 |
May 12 | Professor Philip M. Brown to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Report on mission through French lines to Szeged and Belgrade; opinion that Entente failure to adopt clear policy regarding Hungary, combined with Roumanian advance, is precipitating state of anarchy in Budapest and that only alternative now is military occupation of Hungary in conformity with the terms of the armistice; feeling that presence in Budapest is no longer desirable and would be more useful in Paris. |
462 |
jugoslavia
Date and number | Subject | Page |
1919 Jan. 16 (1) | Lieutenant Colonel Sherman Miles to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Report on general conditions in Slovenia; observation that while there are potential questions of politics and economics, they are in abeyance pending settlement of frontier question. |
468 |
Feb. 27 (114) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace (tel.) Information that there are reasons to believe Italy is encouraging Croatian Separatist movement. |
475 |
Mar. 2 (116) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Extracts from reports by Lt. L. R. King (texts printed) regarding (1) attitude of Jugoslav Government towards territorial claims of its component states, and (2) military situation and alleged efforts of Italians to hinder Jugoslav state. |
475 |
Mar. 15 (16) | Lieutenant Colonel Sherman Miles to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Report on Fiume situation; desire of the people for an autonomous form of government, based on economic considerations; summary of arguments of pro-Italians in Fiume, and Jugoslav counter-arguments. |
479 |
Mar. 16 (146) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Transmittal of reports by Lt. King (texts printed) regarding general situation in Jugoslavia and political parties; observation that although ill feeling between Serbs and Croats seems to be growing, the situation is quiet at present. |
484 |
Mar. 19 (11) | Lieutenant Le Roy King to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Report on general situation; relations between French and Jugoslavs; anti-Italian sentiment in Agram. |
489 |
[Mar. 20 (?)] | Lieutenant Colonel Sherman Miles to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Report on trip of investigation to Pola; difficulties among Allies in interallied occupation zone at Fiume. |
491 |
Mar. 29 (19) | Lieutenant Colonel Sherman Miles to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Report on the question of the future nationality of the Dalmatian coast. |
492 |
May 10 (29) | Lieutenant Le Roy King to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Extract from a report concerning effect in Jugoslavia of President Wilson’s declaration regarding Fiume, and announcement of conditions of peace with Germany; Italian activity in Fiume. |
497 |
boundary in carinthia between german austria and jugoslavia
Date and number | Subject | Page |
1919 Jan. 20 (31) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Report of action of Lt. Col. Miles and Lt. King in determining a temporary line in disputed region in Carinthia in order to avoid hostilities between Austrians and Slovenes; request for immediate telegraphic instructions as to whether decision reached should be given out. |
498 |
Jan. 29 | Mr. Ellis Loring Dresel to the Secretary General of
the Commission to Negotiate Peace (Grew) Suggestions regarding report by Professor Coolidge of attempted settlement of Carinthian boundary dispute. |
499 |
Jan. 30 (67) | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to the Minister in
Switzerland (Stovall) (tel.) For Coolidge: Instructions as to policy regarding attempted settlement of boundary disputes by American representatives and position of Commission regarding Carinthian boundary. |
500 |
Feb. 10 (73) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Information regarding reports made by Lt. Col. Miles and Lt. King, Maj. Martin and Professor Kerner, giving recommendations as to provisional boundaries between Austria and Jugoslavia in Carinthia, for purposes of avoiding bloodshed and not for final delimitation of frontiers; reports by Miles and King regarding methods and final decision, dated February 7 and 9 (texts printed). |
500 |
Feb. 12 (77) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Acceptance in general of conclusions of Miles, Martin, and King, with certain reservations, and nonacceptance of Professor Kerner’s dissenting report; opinion that there is no need for haste in publishing a decision, and intention not to make a public statement at present. |
511 |
Feb. 14 (80) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Transmittal of report by Miles, Martin, and King, dated February 12 (text printed), with recommendations regarding future boundary between Austria and Jugoslavia in provinces of Carinthia and Styria. |
513 |
Feb. 24 (105) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Attempts of Jugoslavs to avoid carrying out their promises in case conclusions regarding boundary should be contrary to their desires, and to obtain postponement of announcement of decision in belief that it would be unfavorable to them. |
520 |
Feb. 26 (923) | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to the Acting
Secretary of State Information that on February 4 a telegram (text printed) was sent to Professor Coolidge, advising him of Commission’s attitude regarding the fixing of a temporary boundary between Austria and Jugoslavia, and instructing him to inform the parties to the dispute, preferably orally, that matter has been taken up by the Supreme War Council in Paris, and is therefore outside the competence of any individual or of the American Commission. |
521 |
Feb. 27 (112) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Acknowledgment of telegram of February 4; opinion that there is no necessity for making any statement at present, and intention not to do so unless necessary. |
522 |
Apr. 25 (247) | Professor A. C. Coolidge to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace Information regarding disturbed situation on Austrian-Jugoslav frontier, and opinion that no improvement can be expected until final boundaries have been established. |
523 |
termination of the coolidge mission
Date and number | Subject | Page |
1919 Apr. 27 (250) | The Office of the Secretary General of the
Commission to Negotiate Peace to the Commissioners
Plenipotentiary Consideration of suggestion by Professor Coolidge that his Mission be closed when the terms of peace with Austria have been decided upon; recommendation that Coolidge Mission be replaced as soon as possible by appropriate consular representatives, who should, however, not act as such until after the signing of peace. |
524 |
May 16 (83) | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Instructions to make immediate arrangements to bring Mission to a close and to proceed to Paris as soon as possible; arrangements for turning over work of Mission to Consul General Halstead and Vice Consul Heingartner. |
525 |
May 21 (2197) | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to the Acting
Secretary of State (tel.) Information that Coolidge will leave Vienna on May 22 after consulting with Consul Heingartner; temporary arrangements regarding clerical and other personnel, and opinion that with arrival of Consul General Halstead the question of finances and personnel should be taken over by the Department of State. |
526 |
May 29 | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to Professor A. C.
Coolidge Commission’s expression of appreciation for valuable work accomplished in Austria and Hungary. |
527 |
The Halstead Mission
german austria
Date and number | Subject | Page |
1919 June 13 (291) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Report of conditions in Vienna; dissatisfaction and despair caused by peace terms. |
528 |
June 14 (292) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Transmittal of copy of an address by Dr. Bauer, Secretary for Foreign Affairs, to the National Assembly on June 7 regarding the treaty of peace; interview with Dr. Bauer concerning the effect upon financial conditions in Austria of peace treaty provisions. |
531 |
June 17 (296) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Report of unsuccessful attempt by Communist faction, on June 15, to overthrow Government and establish a Soviet regime, which was checked by strong action of the Government and loyalty of the Volkswehr. |
532 |
June 29 (311) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Transmittal of letter from Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs, June 28 (text printed), regarding food supplies for returning prisoners of war, for attention of the Food Administrator; information that copy of despatch and letter has been sent also to Captain Gregory, head of Food Administration in Austria. |
534 |
July 2 (532) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) View that severe peace terms will drive Austria into union with Germany. |
536 |
July 4 (544) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Reiteration of view that unless steps are taken for economic federation of Austria with new states formed from old empire, union with Germany is inevitable; hope that financial and industrial peace terms will give basis for rebuilding of industry and commerce. |
537 |
July 6 (554) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Opinion as to necessity for Allied military action to overthrow the Hungarian Bolshevist government and to force the expulsion of Bolshevist agents in Austria in order to prevent the spread of Bolshevism throughout Europe. |
538 |
July 7 (560) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Opinion that conclusion of peace with Austria before overthrow of Bolshevist regime in Hungary would be great error and open the way for Bolshevist invasion of Austria, followed by union with Germany. |
539 |
July 11 (323) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Italian attitude in regard to boundary in Tyrol between Italy and Austria. |
541 |
July 16 (329) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Memorandum of a conversation with the Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs (text printed), who made an appeal to President Wilson, or the U. S. Government, for a rectification of the Tyrolean boundary. |
541 |
July 18 (620) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Information that Foreign Secretary has discussed with British and American representatives his intention to negotiate with Mr. Boehm, the new Minister from Hungary, with regard to the possible overthrow of Bela Kun and Hungarian extremists and establishment of a Social Democratic government in Hungary; belief that this move should be encouraged indirectly, but without promise of recognition. |
544 |
July 18 (335) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Comment on future of Austria in regard to its relations with the new states formed from the old Austro-Hungarian Empire; political and economic problems facing the new states. |
545 |
July 18 (336) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Assurance by Foreign Secretary that there will be no disorder when planned demonstration and 24-hour general strike occur in a few days; information regarding proposed informal negotiations with Mr. Boehm when he returns as Minister from Hungary, in regard to establishment of a Social Democratic government in Hungary. |
548 |
July 19 (339) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Report on coal situation and necessity for solution before the coming of winter. |
550 |
July 27 (356) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Resignation of Dr. Bauer as Minister of Foreign Affairs, as result of letter from Dr. Renner, Austrian Chancellor, indicating that Bauer’s attitude was hindering his work at the Peace Conference; probable effects on Austrian political situation. |
551 |
Aug. 1 (15) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Secretary of
State Reports in Neue Freie Presse of attitude of Allied Missions in favor of modification of peace terms; opinion that any expression of views differing from those of the Peace Commission should not be a matter of public discussion. |
554 |
Aug. 3 (17) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Secretary of
State Comments in regard to the injustice of certain provisions of the Austrian peace treaty, and danger to the future of Austria. |
555 |
Aug. 8 (28) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Secretary of
State Criticisms of reparation clauses of peace treaty, which would place Austria under the domination of other nations, particularly the new states of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. |
557 |
Aug. 10 (35) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Secretary of
State Memorandum of a conversation with Dr. Renner (text printed), who referred to unjust clauses of peace treaty and appealed for U. S. assistance in Austria’s problems following the signature of the peace treaty. |
559 |
Aug. 12 (36) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Secretary of
State Austrian desire for an American as president of the Reparations Commission. |
561 |
Aug. 14 (39) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Secretary of
State Feeling in Vienna against restoration of the monarchy. |
561 |
Aug. 28 (66) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Secretary of
State Transmittal of reports by Count Sigray, civil governor of Western Hungary; opinion that it would be desirable to have an investigation of conditions in West Hungary for a report to the Peace Conference. |
562 |
Sept. 5 (75) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Secretary of
State Review of political conditions in Austria; disproportionate influence of Workingmen’s Council. |
563 |
Sept. 7 (77) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Secretary of
State Report regarding ratification of peace treaty by Austria. |
565 |
Sept. 9 (82) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Secretary of
State Report that there are many valuable opportunities for investment in Austria which would be worth while for American financiers. |
566 |
Sept. 12 (2) | Mr. A. W. DuBois to the Secretary of
State Summary of events of past week; attitude of the people toward the signing of the peace treaty; probability that reorganization of present temporary government will be undertaken upon return of Dr. Renner to Vienna. |
567 |
Sept. 12 (92) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Secretary of
State Report on Italian investments in Austria. |
569 |
Sept. 15 (95) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Secretary of
State Memorandum of conversation with Dr. Renner, Austrian Chancellor and Foreign Minister (text printed), who expressed thanks to the United States and Great Britain for their attitude toward Austria during Peace Conference negotiations, and hope for improvement in Austria’s relations with those countries; discussion of Austria’s relations with France, Italy, and new states to the east. |
570 |
Sept. 21 (7) | Mr. A. W. DuBois to the Secretary of
State Report on coal crisis in Austria and serious consequences liable to result from lack of fuel. |
574 |
Sept. 26 (108) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Secretary of
State Memorandum of a conversation with Dr. Renner on September 25 (text printed), in which informal representations were made regarding reports that pogroms were being organized against the Jews; information that Foreign Minister made public announcement in newspapers (text printed) regarding visit of U. S. representative and assurances given him that all necessary steps would be taken to avoid brutalities. |
576 |
Sept. 28 (114) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Secretary of
State Neue Tag article (excerpt printed) regarding publication of Austrian Bed Book and Dr. Bauer’s action in arranging to clear Germany as far as possible from the charge of responsibility for the war. |
578 |
Oct. 10 (128) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Secretary of
State Report on necessity for immediate assistance to Austria in order to rebuild its industries, in the interest of all Central Europe, and importance of Reparation Commission’s beginning to function at once. |
578 |
Undated (11) | Mr. A. W. DuBois to the Secretary of
State Memorandum regarding acceptance of treaty on October 17 by National Assembly and resignation of old Cabinet; establishment of new coalition Cabinet headed by Dr. Renner; program of new administration. |
580 |
Nov. 7 (146) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Secretary of
State Report on present conditions in Vienna; lack of food and fuel, and arrangements for financing of public food kitchens. |
584 |
Nov. 21 (159) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Secretary of
State Report of conditions in Austria and Vienna; discouragement of people and Government under hopeless conditions, and dissatisfaction with inaction of powers; political tendencies, sentiment for restoration of monarchy, growing independence of provinces. |
587 |
Nov. 26 (163) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Secretary of
State Report of interview with Dr. Renner in regard to the hopelessness of the Austrian situation; his belief that only hope of saving Austria is through a loan from the United States. |
589 |
Nov. 27 (167) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Secretary of
State Suggestions regarding possible intervention in Austria by neighboring states, particularly Czechoslovakia, Jugoslavia, and Hungary. |
592 |
Dec. 1 (36) | Memorandum by Mr. A. W. DuBois Report of trip through German West Hungary, made to learn the wishes of the population regarding annexation to Austria; conclusion that decision of the Peace Conference, giving area to Austria, should be abided by. |
594 |
Dec. 3 (173) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Secretary of
State Report of conference of State Chancellor with heads of Missions of the United States, United Kingdom, France, Italy, and with Chief of Japanese Military Mission, in which he discussed difficulties confronting Austria, appealed for help from Allies and United States, and requested permission for Chancellor, Finance Minister, and other secretaries to go to Paris between December 10 and 15 to present Austria’s case to the Supreme Council. |
598 |
Dec. 5 (41) | Mr. A. W. DuBois to the Secretary of
State Report of a conversation with the Minister for Hungary in Vienna regarding German West Hungary and the unfortunate effect on Austro-Hungarian relations if this area is given to Austria. |
600 |
Dec. 12 (182) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Secretary of
State Statement (text printed) submitted to Foreign Office with request that it be issued through Official Correspondence Bureau, expressing American Commissioner’s regret at frequent publication in Vienna newspapers of unfounded reports of what the United States proposed to do for Austria; granting of the request by Acting Foreign Secretary after 24-hour delay. |
601 |
Dec. 12 (187) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Secretary of
State Report on increasingly serious situation in Austria; weakness of Government; separatist tendencies in provinces. |
604 |
hungary
Date and number | Subject | Page |
1919 July 10 | Captain Bernath Weiss to Mr. Albert
Halstead Report on economic and political conditions in Hungary; opinion that Hungary could be occupied by Allied troops for purposes of restoring order. |
606 |
July 11 (321) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Observation that peace in Austria is dependent upon restoration of peace in Hungary and overthrow of the Bela Kun regime; opinion that declaration by the Peace Conference, backed by force, that there will be no peace negotiations with Hungary while Bela Kun regime exists is only method of overthrowing that regime. |
609 |
July 16 (330) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Impressions of Count Holstein, a journalist, of the Bolshevist movement in Hungary and Bolshevist plans to dominate all Europe. |
611 |
July 22 (137) | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to Mr. Albert
Halstead (tel.) From White and Bliss: Advice, in reference to telegram No. 620 of July 18 (page 544), that American Commission does not desire to interfere in question of future form of government for Hungary, and recommendation for utmost caution in the matter. |
613 |
July 24 (646) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Suggested solution of Hungarian problem agreed to unofficially by British, French, Italian, and American representatives, and approved in principle by Boehm, new Hungarian representative in Austria. |
613 |
July 24 (647) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Information in reply to telegram No. 137 of July 22 that unofficial negotiations regarding Hungary have been conducted through the British representative and that American Commission is not committed in any way. |
614 |
July 24 (654) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Information that Boehm will be ready to act in about a month provided Allies approve plan; inability to recommend approval of plan in view of Commission’s attitude, expressed in telegram No. 137 of July 22. |
614 |
July 24 (350) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace History of discussions in regard to the Hungarian situation, indicating that there was no personal connection between Halstead and the Hungarian leader, Boehm. |
615 |
July 26 (141) | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to Mr. Albert
Halstead (tel.) Instructions to have nothing to do with the negotiations regarding Hungarian situation, either directly or indirectly. |
619 |
July 27 (3351) | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to the Secretary
of State (tel.) From White and Bliss: Issuance by the Council of Five of a declaration to the Hungarian people which it is thought would give the necessary assurances to provide the incentive for the overthrow of Bela Kun. |
619 |
July 27 | Captain Bernath Weiss to Mr. Albert
Halstead Report on conditions in Budapest and Hungary; organizing of Soviets among peasants; plans of Bolshevist leaders for reign of anarchy in Budapest if defeated by Roumanians; report of increasing disorganization of Red Guard. |
620 |
July 29 (361) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Information that British and Italian representatives were advised that declaration by Allied and Associated Governments regarding Hungary, issued July 28, had taken the matter out of the hands of the American representative and that he could proceed no further with the negotiations. |
621 |
Aug. 1 (687) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Report from Budapest of overthrow of Bela Kun and establishment of new Socialist government, which includes no Bolshevists; personnel of new Cabinet. |
622 |
Aug. 2 (16) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Secretary of
State Comments regarding change of government in Hungary, factors contributing to Bela Kun’s downfall, and character of new government. |
622 |
Aug. 3 (19) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Secretary of
State Further comments on conditions in Hungary; promise of Foreign Minister to call constitutional assembly, indicating intention to form representative government; information that there has been full accord among Allied Missions in attitude toward new Hungarian Government. |
625 |
Aug. 5 (25) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Secretary of
State Comments regarding effects of Peace Commission note of July 27, and unofficial negotiations in Vienna upon fall of Bela Kun government; emphasis upon necessity of requiring withdrawal of Roumanian troops from Budapest to line established in armistice terms; other recommendations for Allied action to assist Hungary. |
627 |
Aug. 19 (53) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Secretary of
State Comments regarding situation in Hungary; urgent recommendation that Roumanians be compelled to obey orders of Peace Conference and cease looting of Hungary; impossibility of establishment of a truly representative government since return of Hapsburgs under Archduke Joseph as Regent. |
629 |
Aug. 26 (61) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Secretary of
State Telegram from Count Sigray, Government Commissioner for Western Hungary (text printed), protesting advance of Roumanian troops toward Western Hungary under pretext of restoring order, and requesting that protest be forwarded to Allied Missions; information that copies of telegram have been forwarded to British, French, Italian Missions, and to General Bandholtz. |
630 |
Aug. 29 (65) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Secretary of
State Report on political situation; observation that prospect is favorable for the election of a national assembly which will support the restoration of a monarchy. |
632 |
Aug. 29 (67) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Secretary of
State Remarks regarding situation in West Hungary; assurances by Foreign Minister Ippen that Austria has not been responsible either directly or indirectly for any agitation in West Hungary, but that his information is that people are being influenced against union with Austria by propaganda from Budapest. |
633 |
Sept. 7 (76) | Mr. Albert Halstead to the Secretary of
State Report of situation in Hungary; attitude of Magyar minority in West Hungary hostile to Peace Conference decision to join certain portions of three western counties to Austria; recruiting of men for White Army under Admiral Horthy. |
634 |
The Bandholtz Mission to Hungary
Date and number | Subject | Page |
1919 July 25 (2636) | The Secretary of State to the Commission to
Negotiate Peace (tel.) President’s approval of plan to detail army officer to represent United States on mission to Hungary. |
635 |
Aug. 7 (3554) | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to the Secretary
of State (tel.) Appointment of an Interallied Mission of Generals for Hungary; appointment of General Bandholtz as American representative and arrangements for his immediate departure for Budapest. |
635 |
Aug. 11 (1) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Report of arrival in Budapest and tentative organization of Military Mission in cooperation with General Gorton, British representative. |
636 |
Aug. 11 (2) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Arrival of General Mombelli, Italian representative on Interallied Military Mission. |
636 |
Aug. 11 | The Interallied Military Mission to the Commander in
Chief of the Serbian Forces (tel.) Request, if report is true that Serbian troops have crossed Hungarian boundary prescribed by the Armistice, for immediate withdrawal of invading forces. |
636 |
Aug. 13 (1) | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to General
Bandholtz (tel.) From Polk: Message for Interallied Military Mission (text printed) containing instructions for dealing with de facto Hungarian government, and defining powers of the Mission. |
637 |
Aug. 14 (4) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Arrival of General Graziani, French representative; conference with Roumanian representatives regarding their arrangements for alleviating food situation in Budapest; report of private interview with M. Diamandi, who advised that his Government was willing to accept as final Supreme Councirs instructions to the Military Commission. |
638 |
Aug. 14 (5) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Memorandum submitted to Military Mission (text printed) recommending request for Roumanian action toward restoration of municipal and government functions to de facto Hungarian government, ceasing of requisitioning, and other steps toward restoration of peaceful conditions in Hungary. |
639 |
Aug. 15 (7) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Belief that Roumania is attempting to delay withdrawal in order to continue looting of Hungary. |
640 |
Aug. 16 (8) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Presence of M. Diamandi and General Mardarescu with his Chief of Staff at session of Interallied Military Mission, at which they acknowledged for Roumania the validity of Supreme Council’s instructions to the Mission, and were handed a communication (text printed) containing instructions along lines of memorandum referred to in telegram No. 5 of August 14. |
641 |
Aug. 17 (11) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Notification to Hungarian government as to immediate importance of appointing a qualified person as Food Minister, and of necessity of cooperating fully with Roumanians; preparation of notification to Roumanian Commander requesting submission of daily report of progress. |
642 |
Aug. 18 (12) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Continued requisitioning by Roumanians, and intimation that Roumanian forces may suddenly be withdrawn; request, at insistence of American representative, that Roumanian Commander appear before Mission and explain what has been done toward complying with requests of Supreme Council; opinion that if Supreme Council does not intend to recognize the de facto government, the Archduke should be notified accordingly. |
643 |
Aug. 19 (14) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Dissatisfaction with information given by General Holban, Roumanian Commander of Budapest, before Mission, and insistence upon attendance of Roumanian Commander in Chief at next meeting. |
644 |
Aug. 20 (16) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Appearance before Mission of General Mardarescu, Roumanian Commander in Chief, M. Diamandi, Roumanian High Commissioner, and General Rudeanu; questioning of General Mardarescu in regard to action taken in accordance with instructions of August 16. |
644 |
Aug. 20 (20) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Information that a report on the Hungarian political situation, requested by the Supreme Council, will be submitted by the Mission and will be a composite of memoranda by the four representatives; memorandum by American representative (text printed). |
646 |
Aug. 21 (18) | The Interallied Military Mission to the Commission
to Negotiate Peace (tel.) Notification (text printed) read to Hungarian Archduke and Prime Minister requesting immediate revocation of proclamation by Hungarian Government of state of siege in Hungary, to which Archduke agreed; message (text printed) read to Archduke alone regarding attitude of Mission toward de facto Hungarian government. |
647 |
Aug. 21 (18 A) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Report regarding action of Mission in advising Archduke of lack of confidence in his government and in Hapsburg regime, and his reply that his retirement from the government would mean a return to Bolshevism. |
647 |
Aug. 22 (19) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Belief that Archduke does not intend to quit office unless given more emphatic instructions; failure of Roumanians to comply with instructions given them; suggested measures for carrying out Supreme Council’s instructions to prevent Roumanians from exporting material from Hungary. |
648 |
Aug. 22 (21) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Interview with General Rudeanu to protest continued seizures by Roumanians and failure to return anything despite promises; General Rudeanu’s promise to confer with his colleagues and report on the following day regarding the Roumanian Government’s intentions in the matter. |
650 |
Aug. 23 (22) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Assurances by Roumanian Commissioner Diamandi and General Rudeanu of the desire of their Government to cooperate with the Allies; belief that Roumanian policy is one of procrastination in order to drain Hungary before they can be stopped; indication that Roumanians are attempting to make a separate peace with Archduke’s government before it dissolves. |
650 |
Aug. 23 (24) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Resignation of Archduke and entire Ministry following receipt of message from Supreme Council, and information that ministry was advised that they must organize a government. |
652 |
Aug. 24 (25) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Opinion that action of Supreme Council in compelling resignation of Archduke has discouraged Roumanian hopes of forcing Hungary into a separate peace; systematic looting of Hungary by Roumanians; report on situation west of Danube, and existence of a well-armed Hungarian peasant force, under Admiral Horthy in that territory. |
652 |
Aug. 24 (26) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Information regarding Roumanian requisitions and seizures, which occurred subsequent to promise of Roumanians to comply with instructions of Interallied Military Mission. |
654 |
Aug. 25 | The Interallied Military Mission to the Commander in
Chief of the Roumanian Forces Information regarding actions of Roumanian forces in Hungary west of the Danube and request that Mission be informed as to the intentions of the Roumanian Government in that territory. |
655 |
Aug. 25 (28) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Information that Roumanian attitude is unchanged, that they are believed to be planning to leave suddenly when they have finished their looting, and that meanwhile all their actions are directed toward turning Hungary over to Bolshevism and chaos; information that Archduke’s successor has not yet been selected. |
655 |
Aug. 26 (29) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Importance of preventing anarchy in Hungary in event of sudden Roumanian withdrawal by immediate arming of municipal police and other actions; information that no government has yet been formed. |
656 |
Aug. 27 (30) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Report on political situation, and actions of Prime Minister Friedrich, who is attempting to organize the Government. |
657 |
Aug. 27 (31) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Report of further seizures by Roumanians, and comment that if Roumanians continue exporting material at present rate, they will soon leave Hungary a charge upon the Allies, unable to pay any indemnity. |
658 |
Aug. 28 (33) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Opinion that Roumania is being backed by someone, presumably Italy, in effort to isolate Jugoslavs. |
660 |
Aug. 29 | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Report that Friedrich intends to remain at head of new government and that he is organizing a ministry which is practically a continuation of the Archduke’s Cabinet. |
660 |
Aug. 29 (215) | The Interallied Military Mission to the Supreme
Council (tel.) Opinion of Mission, in reply to inquiry by Supreme Council, that Hungarian army has been reduced below the effectives mentioned in the armistice of November 13. |
663 |
Aug. 29 (35A) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Reply given by Mission to Roumanian proposal to hold their present line west of the Danube, requesting immediate evacuation of the territory, except for a bridgehead at Budapest. |
664 |
Aug. 30 (37) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Report of declaration by Friedrich that he will make peace with Roumania on her own terms within 48 hours unless the Entente is successful in stopping the plundering of Hungary. |
664 |
Aug. 31 | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Memorandum (text printed) for consideration of Interallied Military Mission regarding results accomplished by the Mission, setting forth requests made to Roumanian Government and action taken regarding them; decision to hold memorandum until notified of Roumanian reply to last ultimatum of Supreme Council, of August 25; information that Roumanians continue looting, with no intimation that their Government has received ultimatum. |
664 |
Sept. 2 (46) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Attitude of Roumanian government officials toward Hungarian situation and their right to indemnification from Hungary before considering claims of other allies. |
671 |
Sept. 3 (49) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Report on material taken out of Hungary by Roumanians from August 25th to September 1. |
671 |
Sept. 6 | The Prime Minister of the Hungarian Government
(Friedrich) to the
Interallied Military Mission Appeal for recognition and aid of Allied and Associated Powers, particularly in achieving evacuation of Roumanian Army beyond demarcation line, and organization of an armed force for maintenance of public order, so that the elections may be held; intention, otherwise, to turn country over to Allied and Associated Representatives. |
672 |
Sept. 7 (60) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Telegram sent to Supreme Council (text printed) at request of M. Heinrich, transmitting information that he is resigning his mandate to constitute a Cabinet, in the belief that public opinion favors present Government under Friedrich. |
674 |
Sept. 8 (27) | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to Officer in
Charge in General Bandholtz’ Absence (tel.) From Polk: Message for General Bandholtz to avoid discussion of diplomatic questions with Roumanian officials, and to telegraph immediately object of trip. |
674 |
Sept. 11 (62) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Report on trip to Roumania, which was undertaken for purposes of explaining Mission’s orders in hope of securing Roumanian cooperation, and of ascertaining reason for growing Roumanian hostility towards America. |
674 |
Sept. 12 (4183) | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to the Secretary
of State (tel.) For the Secretary of War from Polk: Request to have General Bandholtz continue in rank of Brigadier General until his work with Mission is completed. |
676 |
Sept. 12 (65) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Report of Roumanian requisitions of rolling stock up to September 8; appointment of a commission to investigate material left by General Mackensen; Roumanian claims of a Hungarian conspiracy against the Roumanian Army and Government in which Prime Minister Friedrich is seriously implicated. |
676 |
Sept. 13 | General Bandholtz to the Supreme Council (tel.) Furnishing by Roumanian Command to the Mission of proofs that Friedrich Cabinet has encouraged the clandestine creation of a corps of troops in Budapest and suburbs, and request for Mission’s consent for action against Ministry. |
677 |
Sept. 14 (67) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Impression that Roumanians are intending to leave suddenly; Hungarian opinion that they expect request to return on account of unsettled condition of country. |
678 |
Sept. 15 (68) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Information that efforts to organize a police force to handle conditions in Hungary have accomplished nothing, owing to uncooperative Roumanian attitude. |
679 |
Sept. 15 (69A [69]) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Transmittal of a telegram (text printed) to the President of the Supreme Council from Prime Minister Friedrich requesting that the Hungarian Government be placed under the protection of the Supreme Council because of danger threatening country from Roumania. |
679 |
Sept. 15 (69 [70]) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Report of fall of Friedrich Cabinet and formation of new Cabinet approved by Roumania, and Roumanian attempts to force signature by Hungary of peace treaty under threat to evacuate and leave Hungary in a state of chaos; opinion that Hungary could handle situation in event of Roumanian withdrawal. |
680 |
Sept. 16 (72) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Information that Roumanians are beginning to evacuate part of Hungary, looting as they go; unconfirmed report that new government under Perenyi has approval of Roumania and Italy. |
680 |
Sept. 17 (75) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Decision of Mission to protest to Roumanian military commander against scheme for further impoverishing Hungary by demanding redemption of 200 million kronen of Communist-issued white money. |
681 |
Sept. 18 (77) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Report of additional Roumanian requisitions and departure of troops, despite nonadmission by Roumania of their departure; information that Mission has requested attendance of Roumanian Commander in Chief at session following day to advise as to whether he intends to permit organization of police, and as to definite date for promised evacuation of trans-Danubia. |
682 |
Sept. 19 (79) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Information and assurances given by Roumanians at session of Mission in regard to promise to give notification of decision to evacuate Hungary, pledge of immediate evacuation of west bank of Danube, organization of Hungarian Army, and other questions. |
683 |
Sept. 20 (47) | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to General
Bandholtz (tel.) Telegram for Interallied Military Mission from Supreme Council (text printed), regarding desire for speedy constitution of a gendarmerie force to maintain order after withdrawal of Roumanian army; instructions to so inform Hungarian and Roumanian authorities. |
684 |
Sept. 20 (1722) [M2] | The Interallied Military Mission to the Supreme
Council (tel.) Importance of having a government in Hungary which is recognized by Entente; recommendation that Friedrich Cabinet be recognized, or that explicit instructions be given them as to what will be recognized; further report on Roumanian seizures and exportations. |
684 |
Sept. 22 | The President of the Day, Interallied Military
Mission, to General Mardarescu of the Roumanian
Army Request that General Mardarescu either postpone intended departure until receipt of report upon Admiral Horthy’s army, or arrange that officer in charge in his absence be invested with necessary authority to act upon the report. |
685 |
Sept. 23 (86) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Report by Budapest chief of police that Roumanians have authorized Socialist meetings for alleged purpose of overthrowing Friedrich Cabinet and that unarmed police force may have difficulties in handling them; information that Mission is informing Roumanian authorities that they are responsible if anything happens; failure of Roumanians to supply promised guns for police force. |
686 |
Sept. 23 | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Summary of Mission’s negotiations with Roumanians regarding conditions in Hungary, and failure to carry out instructions of Supreme Council owing to obstructive attitude of the Roumanians; visit of Hungarian Foreign Minister, who advised that he believed that it was necessary to accede to Roumanian terms to save the country. |
686 |
Sept. 24 (87) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Foreign Minister’s intention to confer with Ardeli with view to accepting Roumanian terms in order to save country; intention to advise American representative, in confidence, regarding terms. |
693 |
Sept. 25 (89) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Notification to Roumanian Commander of receipt of committee report containing unanimous declaration that Admiral Horthy’s army does not threaten the Roumanian army, with which Mission concurs; request for reply by September 28 as to decision of Roumanian Commander, for transmission to Supreme Council. |
694 |
Sept. 27 (95) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Report by U. S. Army officer after visit to headquarters of Hungarian army, concerning investigation of reported mistreatment of Jews; his opinion that authorities are doing their utmost to prevent injustice and disorder and that rumors of a White terror are unfounded. |
695 |
Sept. 29 (102) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Information that Roumanians have agreed to evacuate trans-Danubia and that evacuation should begin in about 5 days. |
695 |
Oct. 2 (112) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Report on U. S. Army personnel on duty with Interallied Military Mission. |
696 |
Oct. 3 (115) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) For Polk from Bandholtz: Action taken by Mission in respect to claims and complaints regarding Roumanian requisitions; opinion as to necessity of forcing Roumania to obey instructions of the Supreme Council. |
696 |
Oct. 4 (118) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Recommendation that Roumanians be made to return immediately a portion of Hungarian rolling stock as directed by Interallied Military Mission to relieve food and fuel shortage. |
697 |
Oct. 5 (124) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Report that first stage of Roumanian evacuation has passed off satisfactorily. |
697 |
Oct. 6 (125) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Recommendation that Hungarian peace delegates, to be approved by the Interallied Military Mission, be sent to Paris without delay. |
697 |
Oct. 6 (126) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Efforts to prevent removal by Roumanians of articles from National Museum in Budapest which they claim belong to them. |
698 |
Oct. 6 (127) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Receipt by Mission of a letter from the Archbishop of Esztergom and Prince Primas of Hungary claiming ownership of the articles which the Roumanians desire to seize from the National Museum. |
699 |
Oct. 7 (128) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) For Polk from Bandholtz: Report that Roumanians have delivered 1,000 serviceable rifles for police, and that evacuation of Western Hungary should end this date. |
699 |
Oct. 8 (133) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Data regarding continued Roumanian requisitions despite Roumanian assurances on September 16 that they would cease; report of formation of an Austrian Red Army with intention of breaking into Hungary; completion of evacuation of Western Hungary without serious incident. |
699 |
Oct. 8 (561) | The Interallied Military Commission to the Supreme
Council (tel.) Information that withdrawal of Roumanians and corresponding advance of Hungarians in trans-Danubia has been completed without incident; data regarding rolling stock evacuated by Roumanians through October 4. |
700 |
Oct. 11 (76) | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to General
Bandholtz (tel.) From Polk: Request to be informed whether promised delivery of rifles for police has been made by Roumanians. |
701 |
Oct. 16 [13?] (145) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Telegram to Supreme Council from Interallied Military Mission (text printed), containing text of memorandum sent to Roumanian Headquarters in protest against attempted arrest of Prime Minister Friedrich. |
701 |
Oct. 13 (147) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) For Polk: Report that Roumanians have delivered 4,000 rifles and promised 6,000 more. |
702 |
Oct. 15 | The Interallied Military Mission to the Commander in
Chief of the Royal Roumanian Forces Request that, pending report of Interallied investigating committee on conflict between Roumanian and Hungarian troops beyond neutral zone in trans-Danubia resulting in death of Roumanian soldiers, Roumanian orders for payment of fine by Hungarian Government under threat of starvation of Budapest be suspended. |
702 |
Oct. 15 | The Interallied Military Mission to the Commander in
Chief of the Royal Roumanian Forces Desire that Roumanians proceed with the evacuation of Hungary and of Budapest in accordance with instructions of the Supreme Council and request to be informed of date on which withdrawal will take place. |
703 |
Oct. 15 (151) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) For Polk: Report on obstructive actions of the Roumanians; information regarding letter sent by Mission requesting immediate withdrawal of Roumanian forces. |
703 |
Oct. 15 (154) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) For Polk: Report that Roumanians have delivered 10,000 rifles and 40 machine guns, which, however, lack accessories, bayonets, and cartridges. |
704 |
Oct. 17 (157) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Report of continued Roumanian requisitions in trans-Danubian territory; reply of General Mardarescu to Mission’s letter of October 15 in regard to cutting off of food supply of Bucharest that he had been misunderstood; further information regarding Roumanian attempt to arrest Prime Minister Friedrich. |
704 |
Undated (167) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) For Polk: Roumanian reply (excerpt printed) to Mission’s letter of October 15, maintaining liberty with respect to operative questions; reply by Mission that such action would imply nonrecognition of Mission’s authority, and that Supreme Council will be notified accordingly; efforts of Roumanians to seize Friedrich, which were frustrated by action of Interallied Military Mission. |
705 |
Oct. 23 (172) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Receipt of letter from Roumanian Commander in Chief disclaiming intention to arrest Friedrich; trouble in Baranya caused by Jugoslavs, who have been requested to withdraw south of demarcation line; arrival of Sir George Clerk in Budapest. |
706 |
Oct. 27 | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Summary of lack of success of Mission in carrying out instructions of Supreme Council, owing to attitude of Roumanians; report on trip to Belgrade and attitude of Jugoslavs. |
707 |
Oct. 30 (181) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Telegram for Supreme Council (text printed) regarding conditions in Roumanian prisoner of war camps. |
713 |
Oct. 31 (182) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Decision of Mission to request Roumanians to take action to improve conditions in prisoner of war camps. |
715 |
Nov. 5 (5011) | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to the Secretary
of State (tel.) From Polk: Recommendation that an American diplomatic or consular representative be sent to Hungary as soon as possible. |
715 |
Nov. 5 (187) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Telegram for Supreme Council (text printed) containing unanimous protest of Interallied Military Mission against proposal of Supreme Council for occupation of Hungary by Interallied, Czechoslovak, and Jugoslav troops. |
716 |
Nov. 6 (188) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Probability that Roumanians will begin evacuation on 9th; indication that they will evacuate only to line of Tisza and will try to hold territory in attempt to obtain territorial concessions from Supreme Council; willingness of Friedrich to resign when Roumanians have withdrawn to demarcation line. |
716 |
Nov. 9 | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Interview with Prime Minister Friedrich, November 7, at his request, in which he was advised unofficially that as the representative of the Hapsburg dynasty he would never be recognized by the British and American Governments, and the immediate organization of a coalition Cabinet was suggested. |
717 |
Nov. 10 (195) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Submission of Roumanian plans for evacuation from Danube to Theiss; request that Mission be informed as soon as possible of Roumanian schedule for withdrawal from Theiss to line of demarcation in compliance with Supreme Council’s orders; formation of an Interallied committee to supervise transfer of Hungarian prisoners of war held by Roumanians. |
719 |
Nov. 12 (199) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) For Polk: Report of Roumanian action in distributing large quantities of food as a philanthropic gesture, which they obtained by seizing Hungarian Government food depot. |
720 |
Nov. 13 | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace Request for information as to probable date of liberation, or other information, regarding disposition of Hungarian prisoners of war in Siberia. |
721 |
Nov. 15 (203) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) For Polk: Report of completion of evacuation of Budapest by Roumanians and reoccupation by Hungarians without incident. |
721 |
Nov. 15 (204) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) For Polk: Information that evacuation is proceeding satisfactorily, but that Roumanians are determined to hold line of the Tisza River; intention to send one of Mission’s officers to join Roumanians as liaison officer, since they left no one for that purpose. |
721 |
Nov. 16 (205) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) For Polk: Arrival of Admiral Horthy’s Hungarian National Army in Budapest; report of Sir George Clerk’s concern over the arrest of several Social Democrats. |
722 |
Nov. 17 (105) | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to General
Bandholtz (tel.) From Polk: Agreement with attitude of Sir George Clerk regarding arrest of Social Democrats; observation that continuance of campaign against Socialists, will justify Roumanian claims that they are needed to keep peace in Budapest, and make impossible insistence on further Roumanian withdrawal. |
722 |
Nov. 17 (206) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Telegram for the Supreme Council from the Interallied Military Mission (text printed) regarding conditions in Budapest since Hungarian reoccupation; information that Friedrich is about to publish election proclamation; indications that he will not form a coalition with the Socialists. |
722 |
Nov. 18 (207) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) For Polk: Advice that facts do not justify concern over reported arrests; indication that Friedrich will be replaced within next 24 hours, probably by Apponyi; adverse report on Roumanian evacuation, and information that Mission’s liaison officer will arrive at Roumanian headquarters on November 19. |
723 |
Nov. 19 (208) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) For Polk: Intention of Sir George Clerk to telegraph an explanation of his first reports; his concurrence in opinion that there should be no delay in complete Roumanian evacuation; information that a telegram has been sent to Supreme Council by Mission regarding question of Serbian occupation of Hungarian territory. |
724 |
Nov. 20 (110) | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to General
Bandholtz (tel.) Information that Ulysses Grant-Smith has been selected as Commissioner to Hungary and instructed to proceed there immediately. |
725 |
Nov. 24 (212) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) For Polk: Information that Friedrich will resign on this date and new Prime Minister, Charles Huszar, and his Cabinet will come into power; report on conditions in Pecs coal mines, now occupied by Serbs. |
725 |
Nov. 26 | The Interallied Military Mission to the Commanding
General of the Roumanian Army of Transylvania Protest against bombardment by Roumanian forces of defenseless town of Tokaj. |
726 |
Nov. 26 (214) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Telegram for Supreme Council from Interallied Military Mission (text printed) recommending action by Supreme Council regarding Serbian occupation of Hungarian territory. |
726 |
Nov. 27 (119) | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to General
Bandholtz (tel.) From Polk: Request for views as to whether it is necessary for Interallied Military Mission to remain in Budapest, or whether it would be sufficient for General Bandholtz to remain as U. S. Special Commissioner until arrival of Grant-Smith. |
727 |
Nov. 27 (215) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) Recommendation that an Interallied committee be sent to investigate reported Roumanian atrocities in Transylvania; importance of arrival of American representative on Reparations Committee without delay. |
728 |
Nov. 29 | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) For Polk: Opinion that Interallied Military Mission could now be discontinued; report that Serbs are evacuating Baranya, plundering as they go, and that Mission has sent four officers there; information that Roumanians are still holding the line of the Tisza. |
728 |
Nov. 30 (219) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) For Polk: Report from liaison officer sent to Roumanian headquarters, regarding intention of General Mardarescu to hold Tisza line until signature of peace with Hungary; Roumanian attitude that liaison with Mission is unnecessary since all questions regarding occupied territory should now be taken up with Roumanian Government. |
729 |
Undated | Report to the Interallied Military Mission Made by
the Subcommittee Sent to Pecs on November 28, Returning December 1,
1919 Text of report; information that subcommittee was unable to accomplish its mission because of attitude of Serbian Military Commander and Civil Governor at Pecs; impression of subcommittee that Serbs intend to evacuate Pecs eventually, but without notice to the Mission. |
729 |
Dec. 5 (127) | The Commission to Negotiate Peace to General
Bandholtz (tel.) From Polk: Decision of Supreme Council to dissolve Council of Generals; instructions to remain in Budapest as United States representative; arrangements regarding staff. |
731 |
Dec. 6 (230) | General Bandholtz to the Commission to Negotiate
Peace (tel.) For Polk: Indications that Roumanians do not intend to sign Hungarian peace treaty and will not retire from Theiss until forced to do so by economic or diplomatic pressure. |
732 |
Dec. 13 | General Bandholtz to the Interallied Military
Mission Notification of discontinuance of membership on Interallied Military Mission. |
733 |
1920 Jan. 10 | General Bandholtz to Countess
Karolyi Information in regard to question of repatriation of Hungarian prisoners of war in Siberia. |
733 |
Jan. 23 | General Bandholtz to the Hungarian Prime
Minister Appreciation of cooperation and assistance of Hungarian Government, and especially of Minister Councillor Zerkowitz, in the work of the Claims and Complaints Bureau established by the Mission to consider claims and complaints of Hungarian subjects and others; notification that Bureau may be discontinued on February 15. |
734 |
Jan. 31 | The Commissioner in Hungary to the Secretary of
State (tel.) Recommendation that General Bandholtz be returned to the United States on State Department detail to report personally to the Secretary of State on conditions in Hungary. |
735 |
Feb. 9 | The Commissioner in Hungary to the Secretary of
State (tel.) Departure of General Bandholtz and staff from Budapest for Paris. |
735 |
Mission of Lieutenant Colonel Sherman Miles to Montenegro
Date and number | Subject | Page |
1919 Mar. 28 | Mr. A. J. Balfour to Colonel E. M.
House Suggestion for an Anglo-American Commission to proceed to Montenegro to ascertain the true wishes of the inhabitants, following withdrawal of the Allied troops now occupying the country; suggestion of Count Salis as British representative. |
736 |
Apr. 3 | Colonel E. M. House to Mr. A. J.
Balfour Information that President Wilson has approved plan for Anglo-American Commission for Montenegro and appointed Lt. Colonel Sherman Miles as American representative. |
737 |
Apr. 18 | The Secretary of State to Mr. A. J.
Balfour Information that a telegram (text printed) is being sent to Colonel Miles requesting that he consult with Count Salis and investigate reports of massacres of Albanians in Montenegro by Serbian troops. |
738 |
May 19 (23) | Lieutenant Colonel Sherman Miles to the Secretary
General of the Commission to Negotiate Peace (Grew) Summary of situation in Montenegro and suggested solution that Montenegro be included in Jugoslavia, under guarantees of autonomy and political rights; further recommendation for defining boundary between Montenegro and Albania on lines of nationality. |
738 |
May 21 (24) | Lieutenant Colonel Sherman Miles to the Secretary
General of the Commission to Negotiate Peace (Grew) Report on investigation of Serbian massacres of Albanians in Montenegro. |
740 |
May 30 | The Secretary of State to President
Wilson Submission of report of American representative on Anglo-American Mission of Investigation for Montenegro; observation that his conclusions confirm reports that best solution of Montenegrin question is the incorporation of this country into Jugoslavia, with guarantees of autonomy and political rights. |
744 |
The American Section of the International Commission on Mandates in Turkey (The King-Crane Commission)
Date and number | Subject | Page |
1919 Mar. 25 | Instructions for Commissioners From the Peace
Conference Instructions for guidance of the American Commissioners in investigating social, racial, and economic conditions in certain portions of the Turkish Empire which are to be separated from Turkey and put under the guidance of Governments acting as Mandatories, in accordance with the resolution adopted by the five great powers on January 30, 1919, and with the Anglo-French Declaration of November 9, 1918 (texts printed). |
745 |
Apr. 2 | The Secretary of State to President
Wilson Request for authorization to sign letters to Mr. H. C. King and Mr. Charles R. Crane, designating them as American Commissioners. |
747 |
Apr. 15 | President Wilson to the Secretary of
State Authorization to sign letters to Mr. King and Mr. Crane, even though other interested powers apparently have withdrawn from their agreement to send commissioners to Syria. |
748 |
June 20 | Mr. C. R. Crane and Mr. H. C. King to the Commission
to Negotiate Peace For President Wilson: Hostile attitude of Moslem and Christian population toward extension of Jewish immigration or any attempt to establish Jewish sovereignty over them. |
748 |
[July 10] | Mr. C. R. Crane and Mr. H. C. King to the Commission
to Negotiate Peace Information that Commission has covered principal strategic points in Palestine and Syria and has been favorably received everywhere; observations concerning desire of native population for political independence, and attitudes toward United States, Great Britain, and France as mandatory powers; conflict of interests between Great Britain and France in area; importance of encouraging and supporting Emir Feisal. |
749 |
Aug. 28 | Report of the American Section of the International
Commission on Mandates in Turkey Text of report in three sections dealing respectively with Syria, Mesopotamia, and the non-Arabic-speaking portions of the former Ottoman Empire. |
751 |
Undated | Confidential Appendix to the Report Upon
Syria Supplementary discussions and material involving criticisms of Allied powers not included in the report of the Commission. |
848 |