874.00/11–1948: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Legation in Bulgaria
684. While Dept appreciates force your arguments for invocation Art 36 this time, considerations transcending issue effect Bulg believed outweighing and Dept accordingly not favorably disposed. (Deptel 679, Nov 18).1 Briefly, inauguration arbitral disputes procedure over Art 2 in case Bulg without simultaneous similar action in regard Rumania and Hungary where violations equally flagrant might have reverse reaction of appearance condonation situation latter countries. Major offensive this line all three countries together would seem out of focus in light fact admitted objective only propaganda value, tangible improvement implementation human rights provisions treaties being extremely unlikely present conditions. In itself propaganda, though useful, largely already covered. Our estimation little misapprehension oppressive character Bulg other satellite regimes exists either within or without those countries.
May be noted Legal Adviser not share view Art 36 limited as to time as is Art 35. Thus should circumstances change, further consideration can be given invocation Art 36 later date if desirable.
Sent Sofia, rptd London, Paris Gadel, Budapest and Bucharest.