-2- #6147, December 19, 11 p.m.,(SECTION 0NE) from London.
 
protocol embodying the joint views of the British Government and the
Soviet Government for a settlement of postwar frontiers and outlined in
detail his conception of such a settlement for Europe as a whole which
was drastic and severe upon Germany. Eden told him that for many
reasons it was impossible for him to enter into a secret agreement; he
was pledged to the United States Government not to do so; the British
Government's own discussion of a peace settlement had not advanced to
this point and he would have to consult his colleagues. He would,
however, take back a full account to London where the proposal would be
studied and the matter could then be taken up through diplomatic
channels.
 
WINANT
 
GW