740.00119 Control (Austria)/5–245: Telegram
The United States Political Adviser on Austrian Affairs (Erhardt) to the Secretary of State
Caserta, May 2,
1945—9 p.m.
[Received May 2—1:25 p.m.]
[Received May 2—1:25 p.m.]
1866. The French Delegation reached Caserta last Sunday.11 They have been given offices and facilities by AFHQ in the hut area of the American Planning Group. At Baudet’s suggestion a meeting of the French, British and ourselves was held in General Flory’s office to discuss the mission to Vienna. The French views expressed were:
- 1.
- On the matter of the area to be subdivided in Vienna, the French military prefer Gau Vienna to the narrower limits of the city because it will best meet their requirements for adequate space and facilities for their troops.
- 2.
- With regard to terms of reference, the French envisage the mission as one mainly confined to making recommendations in the zoning of Vienna.
- 3.
- Mr. Baudet said he was not sure that Paris understood that the American and British missions were on a military level. He believed it wiser for the time being, that Brigadier General Cherriere instead of himself should head the delegation. He is telegraphing Paris for instructions on this point.
- 4.
- General de Gaulle12 had instructed Mr. Baudet to stand for equality of status and treatment.
Sent Department, repeated London as 182, and Paris as 96.
[Erhardt]