860S.00/7–2147
The Secretary of State to the United States Political Adviser (Joyce), at Trieste
[No.] 2
Sir: With reference to the establishment of the Free Territory of Trieste, in consequence of the coming into force of the Treaty of Peace with Italy, the following instructions are issued for your guidance in your capacity as United States Political Adviser to the Commander, British-United States Zone, Free Territory of Trieste and, upon your designation as such, as American Consul General at Trieste:
Pending the assumption of office by a Governor, during which period the British-United States Zone of the Free Territory shall be administered by the Commander of that Zone, you are designated United States Political Adviser to the Commander, British-United States Zone, Free Territory of Trieste. In the event that it should be decided to establish consular offices in the Free Territory prior to the assumption of office by a Governor, you will be designated American Consul General, which designation will be in addition to that as United States Political Adviser, the latter designation continuing in effect until the termination of military government in the Free Territory.
You will be directly responsible to the Secretary of State. In so far as the affairs of the Free Territory are of concern or interest to the American Embassies at Rome and Belgrade, or to American Missions elsewhere, you will keep those missions informed and act in close cooperation with them.
You will, in accordance with the instructions of the Department, advise the Commander with respect to all aspects of the administration of the British-United States Zone which in any way affect the interests or obligations of the United States Government with respect to: the internal administration of the Zone; the relations of the Zone with the Zone under Yugoslav administration; and the relations of the British-United States Zone with foreign powers.
During the period after the assumption of office by a Governor and while a United States military contingent remains stationed in the Territory at his disposal, you will advise the Commander of the United States contingent concerning all aspects of his relations with the Governor. You should give every cooperation to the Commander to ensure that the activities and deportment of the personnel of the contingent is such as to support the political objectives of the United States Government.
It is the view of the Department that, in accordance with Article 2 of Annex VII of the Treaty, the Free Territory of Trieste should, [Page 107] while under the administration of the Allied military commands within their respective zones, be governed in accordance with the provisions of the Permanent Statute as and when those provisions are applicable and in so far as they are not superseded by the Instrument for the Provisional Regime. In this connection, particular care should be taken to ensure the strict observance in the British-United States Zone of the principles inherent in Article 4 of the Permanent Statute concerning Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.
The United States Government has adopted the position that the political independence and economic prosperity of the Free Territory can be ensured, under the terms of the Permanent Statute and with the protection of the Security Council of the United Nations, if all states most directly concerned will cooperate with and assist the Government and people of the Free Territory to that end. You should exert every effort to encourage such cooperation and to support all elements in the Free Territory which are working for the accomplishment of the principles and purposes envisaged in the provisions of the Treaty establishing the Free Territory of Trieste.
The Department considers that the successful implementation of the Permanent Statute will require the strict adherence to all provisions thereof and the fulfillment of all obligations by all parties concerned in accordance with both the spirit and the letter of the provisions of the Treaty pertaining to the Territory. You should maintain the closest observation of all activities in the Territory, and influences emanating from sources outside the Territory, which would, in contravention of the provisions of the Statute, or otherwise, tend to destroy or militate against the integrity and independence of the Territory. You should report fully to the Department all such activities and influences and you may, in your discretion, convey any of such information as may be appropriate to the Governor.
Very truly yours,