49. Telegram From the Embassy in Japan to the Department of State0
2235. Secnog 4. CINCPAC exclusive for POLAD and Adm Felt. COMUS/Japan exclusive for Gen Burns, and Capt Harrison (CINCPAC Rep). Following is text Japanese proposed exchange of notes on consultation formula.
[Page 140]Begin Verbatim Text. I have the honor to refer to the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between Japan and the United States of America signed today, and to inform Your Excellency that the following is the understanding of the Government of Japan concerning the implementation on Article VI thereof:
Major changes in the disposition in Japan of United States armed forces, including those in their equipment, and the use of facilities and areas as bases for military operations other than those conducted under Article V of the said treaty, shall be effected upon prior consultation with the Government of Japan.
I should be appreciative if Your Excellency would confirm on behalf of your government that this is also the understanding of the Government of the United States of America.
I avail myself, etc. End Verbatim Text.
Reply: Begin Verbatim Text. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of Your Excellency’s note of today’s date, which reads as follows: (Text of note)
I have further the honor to confirm on behalf of my government that the foregoing is also the understanding of the Government of the United States of America.
Accept, Excellency, etc. End verbatim text.
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Suggest Dept repeat this and appropriate references to Manila for personal information Ambassador Bohlen.
- Source: Department of State, Central Files, 794.5/4–2959. Confidential; Limit Distribution. Repeated to CINCPAC and COMUS/Japan.↩