862.011/8–2848: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the United States Political Adviser for Germany (Murphy), at Berlin
1547. Personal for Murphy. Urtel 2172 Aug. 27.1 We believe that military governors should not attend personally opening session of German parliamentary council because of current Berlin situation and present status Moscow negotiations. If Mil Govrs, as appears likely, receive in next few days directive to make, in shortest time possible, detailed arrangements for implementation of Moscow decisions, it would appear highly inappropriate for Western Mil Governors to leave Four-Power negotiations in Berlin to attend German parliamentary council meeting. Of course, there should be Mil Govt representation at Bonn. We leave to your discretion whether political advisers or other Mil Govt representative should attend Bonn meeting.
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