740.00119 Control (Bulgaria)/11–2844: Telegram
Mr. Alexander C. Kirk, Political Adviser, Allied Force Headquarters, to the Secretary of State
[Received 6 p.m.]
1523. Re my 1410 of November 20, 11 a.m.62 General Koenig has reported that his inspection party has returned from Greece and stated that outstanding receptions occurred in all Greek villages and towns, with population considering this group first concrete evidence of American interest in their fate and carrying the delegation on its shoulders in triumph. Popular excitement described as “frenzy” by one member.
In Greek Thrace and Macedonia, according to Koenig, there remain no Bulgarian troops or civil officials except possibly for a few deserters hiding in the hills. Delegation is satisfied that as far as withdrawal from Greece is concerned, Bulgarians have complied with pre-armistice conditions before October 18.
Protocol has been drawn up which includes Koenig’s signature as head of United States delegation and has been submitted for comment to both Russians and British. Both Tcherepanov63 (in absence of Beresov64 now in Moscow) and Oxley have indicated they are willing to sign.
Documents are in order and when signed by all concerned at the formal and plenary meeting of the armistice commission then Koenig will consider his mission accomplished.