560.AL/9–448: Telegram
The Officer in Charge at Geneva (Tyler) to the Secretary of State
1199. GATT 74. For Army (Draper) from Marbury. Statement made at plenary session of intention to submit MFN agreement Japan at later date for action at next session GATT. Believe further action this session would prejudice present good prospects for signature MFN agreement Germany by substantial number CP’s. Nearly all delegations including Canada and Netherlands have indicated that presentation of Agreement Japan at this session would be embarrassing. Discussions have clarified issues so that form of agreement Japan should present no difficulty but further bilateral discussions with number of governments essential before favorable consideration possible. Expect to take no further action Japan this session unless otherwise instructed. [Marbury.]