740.00119 Control (Italy)/12–1245: Telegram
The Ambassador in Italy (Kirk) to the Secretary of State
[Received 6:21 p.m.]
4014. Stone saw Prime Minister at noon today and communicated to him pertinent portions of Fan 634 (see my 3989 Dec 1061). Acting on instructions from SAC he also warned De Gasperi informally that at time of handback Italian Govt might be required to give undertaking not to station Italian troops other than carabinieri within 15 miles of Franco-Italian frontier and that public announcement might have to be made at that time, that handback does not prejudice any rectification of Italian frontiers.
Prime Minister stated he understood and accepted all conditions and expressed in general appreciation for action taken.
Short press announcements will appear tomorrow.
Sent Dept 4014 repeated Caserta 1247.
- Telegram 3989 not printed.↩