Foreign Relations of the United States, 1947, The British Commonwealth; Europe, Volume III

740.00119 Control (Italy)/6–3047: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Acting Political Adviser (Greene) at Leghorn¹

secret

Washington, July 3, 1947—1 p.m.

55. Urtel 115 June 30.² JCS with State concurrence approved Brit proposed reply Naf 1342,³ authorizing continuance AFHQ during period (if any) between R and RJ days with proviso AFHQ functions vis-à-vis Itals terminate R day.

You shd stress to Gen Lee view this Govt Allied mil in Italy must respect scrupulously restoration Ital sovereignty upon coming into force treaty and abide strictly by that principle in interpretation rights mil and civil affairs agreement.

Dept does not desire approach Yugos re their deposit ratification.

Marshall

1. Mr. Greene was Acting United States Political Adviser to the Acting Supreme Allied Commander, Mediterranean Theater (Lee).
2. Not printed.
3. In this telegram, June 26, from Leghorn, not printed, SACMED recommended that AFHQ continue to exercise command in the Mediterranean Theater until ratification by Yugoslavia of the treaty of peace with Italy (Defense files).