867N.01/11–2547: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Acting Secretary of State
urgent
Martel 6. Eyes only for Lovett from Marshall. Last night Douglas and I had dinner with Bevin. Alexander and their two wives and Sir Edmund Hall-Patch were present. After dinner Bevin discussed a number of questions with us.
[Here follows a report of the discussion of Palestine, Germany, trade with the U.S.S.R., and Argentina. For the portions of the telegram covering Palestine, see volume V.]
I questioned Mr. Bevin as to his interview with Molotov a few hours previously and he stated that little occurred. However, he recited the conversation which took the line of his questioning Molotov as to [Page 731] whether or not the Soviets were prepared to make any progress referring to the complete failure of the Deputies and asking if the Soviets sole method of procedure was three others must always agree with them. Molotov said that they had been threatened by the United States. Bevin said that he had seen no threats; that he had gained exactly the opposite impression. He added that the British people were tired of these delays and obstructions and they wished a prompt settlement. Mr. Molotov had no comments to make.