Minutes of the Tenth Meeting of the Heads of Government

TENTH MEETING OF BIG THREE -- JULY 28, 1945 Mr. Attlee and Mr. Bevin now head the British delegation. Mr. Molotov reports on the last two meetings of the foreign secretaries. At the July 26 meeting of the foreign secretaries the following points were considered: 1. The Secretary of State Byrnes proposed that the question of in land waterways be discussed and that the matter be referred to a subcommittee. It was so agreed. 2. Secretary Byrnes brought up the question of the removal of Germany from Czechoslovakia and Poland. Cardogan suggested that a procedure for collaberation to secure their orderly transfer be worked out. A subcommittee was appointed to con- sider this. 3. Mr. Cardogan suggested that the subcommittees for the drafting of protocol and communique at the conclusion of the TRUMAN conference be appointed. It was agreed to set up two com- mittees for this purpose. E. July RECORDS N SERVICE" In the meeting of the foreign secretaries on July 27 the following questions were considered: 1. The foreign secretaries made up a list of the pending questions on which final decision had not yet been made. 2. There was further discussion of the paper regarding the admission of italy and the other satellites and Spain into the United Nations. Secretary Byrnes stated that if the Soviets and British could not agree ne would withdraw the paper from the agenda. Mr Cardogan suggested an amendment to the effect that the conclusion of peace with responsible governments would make possible the resumption of diplomatic relations. Mr. Molotov stated the amendment was not acceptable. It was agreed to refer the question to the Big Three. 3. Reparations from Germany. Soviet delegation considered commi tee report unsatisfactory. It was agreed to refer the question to the Big Three. Molotov pointed out that Mr. Pauley had wi thdrawn the Crimea decision as a basis for dis- cussion. Mr. Molotov asked Mr. Byrnes for an explanation of the American position. Mr. Byrnes explained that the Crimea figures were taken only as a basis for discussion and that the destruction wrought by the Allied armies as well as fur- ther study had indicated that that basis was impractical. Reparations from Austria and Itdy. Molotov stated the committee report was unsatisfactory. Byrnes stated reparations from Italy impossible except for removal of war equipment not usable for peace purposes. It was agreed to