Foreign Relations of the United States, 1958–1960, Japan; Korea, Volume XVIII

69. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Japan⁰

Washington, June 4, 1959, 7:25 p.m.

1889. Embtel 2498.¹ Following are comments on GOJ reaction to our amendments on Treaty redraft (paras below correspond to para numbers reftel):

1. Preamble clause on security Japan:

Have no objections to deletion of clause “considering that they have a common interest in the security of Japan.”

2. Preamble clause and references Articles IV and VI on security Far East and Pacific:

Desire you continue seek GOJ agreement to inclusion reference to “Pacific area” particularly view desirability from Congressional viewpoint.

3. Article III. No comment.

4. Article IV. See comment para 2 above.

5. Article V. GOJ editorial changes acceptable.

6. Article VI.

a. See comment para 2 above.

b. Comments will follow on inclusion introductory phrase “for the purpose of contributing to the security of Japan.”

c. Agree deletion “and about” at end of first para.

d. Agree GOJ language for final clause deleting reference to Governments.

7. Article VIII (GOJ draft). We continue oppose separate article on constitutionality. Urgently considering recommendation Embtel 2577.²

8. In addition, desire for smoothness of language in second para Article XI Japanese draft dealing with 11 year duration deletion “if” and substitution “has” for “had” so final phrase will read “after such notice has been given.”

Defense concurs.

Dillon

0. Source: Department of State, Central Files, 794.5/5–2259. Confidential; Limit Distribution. Drafted by Sneider on June 3, cleared with L/FE and OSD/ISA, and approved by Bane. Repeated to CINCPAC exclusive for POLAD and Admiral Felt and to COMUS/Japan for General Burns.
1. Document 65.
2. Document 67.