864.00/8–1745: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Representative in Hungary (Schoenfeld)
341. Reurtel 436 Aug. 17. Question of elections in Hungary is naturally of great interest to this Govt. Dept does not feel that ACC which is charged only with execution of Armistice terms should intervene at this time either collectively or through individual members. It is the Dept’s view that such assistance as may be necessary in the establishment of a government responsive to the will of the Hungarian people should be the joint responsibility of the three principal Allied Govts acting after mutual consultation on governmental level in accordance with Crimea Declaration on Liberated Europe.
This Govt is ready, if requested by the Hungarian Govt or if it should have adequate reason to believe that free elections will not be held, to consult with the Brit and Soviet Govts on such measures as may be taken to ensure the discharge of the obligations it undertook at Yalta.
You may when occasion arises make the foregoing views known in an entirely informal manner to appropriate members of the Hungarian Govt and if you believe it desirable through Gen Key to the ACC. Dept does not believe that Gen Key should place matter on agenda for formal discussion by ACC.