560.AL/8–1448: Telegram
The Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Douglas) to the Secretary of State
3689. For Brown (State) and Draper (Army) from Marbury for Stinebower and Leddy. British will cooperate in preparation of multi-lateral agreement on Germany. Douglas feels that it would be unwise to insist on British participation in drafting similar agreement on Japan but has strongly urged Foreign Office to instruct delegation at Geneva to begin informal exploratory talks on a multilateral basis. From latest indications it seems probable that Foreign Office will accept Douglas’ suggestion but concurrence of President BOT must first be obtained early next week. Caffery not available until Monday. Leddy proceeding direct to Geneva. Marbury will see Caffery on Monday and then proceed Geneva. Upon his arrival US Delegation will ask that this matter be brought up for immediate consideration and reference to sub-committee to prepare final draft of multilateral agreement on Germany and to consider suggestions for tentative draft on Japan.
[Page 933]Sent Department 3689; repeated Geneva 68. [Marbury (for Stinebower) and Leddy.]