863.51 Relief Credits/150
Memorandum by the Assistant Secretary of State (Castle)
The Austrian Minister when he came to see me yesterday said that his Government was, of course, exceedingly anxious to get through [Page 914] the waiver of the lien at the next session of Congress. He says that Vienna has word that the Italians will not make any trouble. He feels, however, that Congress will not pass on this unless there has been made a debt funding agreement. He, therefore, asks whether Austria should send to this country a debt funding commission. I told him I did not know exactly with whom they would treat, if they came, but that I would find out definitely whether this would be considered a wise move.