It appears that one representative in Istanbul has arranged with Britain SOE to secure confidential copies of communications between British Rumanians. Summarized the messages show: Message #1 relates his meeting with the Governments of the Allies. Message #2 recommends that no controversies be permitted with the Hungarian people. Message #3 contains a strong recommendation to have both Mihai Antonescu and Marshal Antonescu give up the idea of visiting Hitler, since their absence night serve as the opportunity to cease control of the country. In addition this message says Mihai Antonescu and Marshal Antonescu should not take any action without first discussing it with the Allied governments. Message #61 from Maniu to SOE is a request for a statement of the extent fo the assistance which the Allies are ready to offer. Message #62 reports the reciept of the 1st messages from Sterbey and the decision of Marshal Antonescu not to make a stand on the Dneister. Message #63 reports that Mihai Antonescu and Marshal Antonescu have recieved instructions to visit Hitler, against which he had previously warned them. Message #65, dated the 23rd, reports that both Mihai Antonescu and Marshal Antonescu have put off their visit for the time being. A message from Wilson for Maniu warned strongly against having Mihai Antonescu andMarshal Antonescu visit Hitler. Message for SOE from Marshal Antonescy through Critztescu asks for the Allies' reaction to the latest developments within Hungary, and asks for a statement of the political and military assistance which can be guarantedd. Criztescu also says that he does not think that the Germans are in control in Hungary. He goes on to say that the danger of attack by the Hungarians is apparently removed, and the Rumanis now has before her the supreme choice without having any idea as to how much assistance she can be assured or what to expect. March 24th cable #69 for you and Sterbey from Maniu. "Cable #2 from Sterbey, parts 1 through 3 and cable #61, parts 1 throught 3 from you reached here after Marshal Antonescu and Mihai Antonescu had left for Hitler. They will continue the war against the Allies if in agreement with Hitler. They will continue the war against the Allies if in agreement with Hitler. Then, Maniu has firmly decided to react by unseating Marshal Antonescu. He wants to know upon what Allied aid he can depend in this case. Dechazlelcu is well as are the 2 officers, also." |