of the present Czechoslovak Charge d'Affalres. These Representatives would not present letters of credence, and their appointment would not involve full recognition. 10. When putting this proposal to Dr. Benes, His Majesty's Government would (a) repeat the statement made at the time of the recognition of the Provisional Government that they do not commit themselves to recognise or support the establishment in the future of any particular frontiers in Central Europe: (b) repeat the reservation dizcussed above regarding the position of Sudeten Germans and other dissident elements: (c) maintain their present attitude of reserve regarding Dr. Benes, claim that there has been no interruption in the juridical continuity of the Czechoslovak Republic and to set aside this question for consideration at the appropriate moment. FOREIGN 0FFICE, S.W.1. 1st July, 1941. |