740.00119 E.W./10–1144: Telegram
The Ambassador in the Soviet Union (Harriman) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 12—8:25 a.m.]
3901. After our talk about Hungary referred to in my 3900, October 11, 8 p.m.,2 Molotov discussed with Eden3 the proposed communication to the Bulgarian Government regarding withdrawal of Bulgarian troops from Greece and Yugoslavia. He agreed to it in principle but suggested that the phraseology of the last sentence regarding the Allied military representatives to be sent to verify the withdrawal follow the language agreed to in connection with the preliminary Hungarian conditions since unity of Allied action was more implicit. Eden agreed with Molotov to the change and stated he preferred the new wording. Molotov inquired whether I approved the changes. I explained that I had no authority to deal with Bulgarian matters. Eden then said that he would take responsibility for the change as he felt sure we would agree. I expressed the personal opinion that I saw no reason why we should not approve the change as the language had been agreed to in connection with Hungary. Eden told me that the communication would be passed through the EAC for immediate publication, tomorrow if possible.
Sent to Department as 3901 October 11, 10 p.m. Repeated to Embassy London as 207.