740.00119 E.A.C./10–1244: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Winant)
8527. I am most grateful for your observations as set forth in your 8680 of October 12. In a separate telegram we are outlining our views on the various points still in discussion in the matter of the Bulgarian armistice terms. As you will observe, we have supported the position that the EAC should have the final consideration of the Bulgarian terms, rather than simply register the results of Eden’s conversations at Moscow. The particular urgency of the military situation in Hungary is advanced as requiring action at Moscow on the Hungarian terms.
Your mention of the various percentages of control indicates that the whole question of spheres of influence is again in discussion. I shall be grateful for whatever additional information you may obtain. Meanwhile, it is interesting that the British Ambassador at Ankara has told Steinhardt of the percentage agreement, using the term “Anglo-American” to describe the non-Soviet share. We do not understand how percentages of responsibility can be distributed and we have no knowledge of any American participation in such a plan.