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Memorandum of Telephone Conversation, by the Assistant Secretary of State (Shaw)
Mr. Travers telephoned me from Budapest this morning. He said that Mr. Lane had been in touch with him and wanted to know whether the Department wished him to remain in Belgrade. I said that Mr. Lane should proceed to Budapest and there await further instructions.88 Travers then asked whether members of the Belgrade staff should accompany the Minister to Budapest. I replied that we left entirely to the Minister’s discretion who should be left and who should accompany him to Budapest. He asked whether we would defray the expenses of sending a car to the border and other expenses incidental to the Minister’s travel. I said that we would.
Mr. Travers also stated that Mr. Lane had said that $100,000 was needed for relief, and also bandages and medical supplies from the nearest depot. I said that I would pass this information on immediately. It seems that there are twenty-four Americans in or near Belgrade, and Mr. Lane raised the question of the expenses of their repatriation. I said that I would take this matter under advisement.
Mr. Travers reported that Mr. Pell89 had arrived at Budapest, and that all the staff were well. He said that Horsey had not been able to return to Budapest. He added that he understood that Macatee90 was well, although no definite information has been received concerning him.