740.00119 Council/5–648: Telegram
The United States Deputy for Austria at the Council of Foreign Ministers (Reber) to the Secretary of State
us urgent
1964. Delsec 1718. At 110th meeting of Austrian deputies this morning Soviet delegation continued to support Yugoslav territorial claims while western delegations continued firm support of Austria’s pre-annexation frontiers. Repeated attempts were made by Soviet delegation to divert discussion to other articles but met with firm opposition from western delegates. In response to direct questioning British representative finally elicited Soviet declaration that some frontier rectification was necessary. British representative thereupon said he would have to consult his government re continuation of negotiations in view of Soviet attitude.
As next chairman I proposed suspension of meeting until receipt views British Government and until new proposal within framework of principles re frontier rectification or reparations should be submitted. Further indicated if no break in deadlock in sight within next few days would consider present session suspended until governments informed of possibility of further useful discussions.
In these circumstances I consider no useful purpose could be served by merely passing to other articles and if Department approves will withhold convocation of next meeting until it is clear foregoing principles have been accepted by Soviets. Please instruct urgently.
Sent Department 1964, repeated Vienna 92, Vienna pass to USFA, repeated Belgrade 30.