File No. 763.72Su/55

The Diplomatic Liaison Officer, Supreme War Council ( Frazier ), to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

92. Referring to my 77, 5th.1 Exact language of the three conditions subject to which Great Britain, France and Italy desired Japanese intervention in Russia is: (1) that Japan should promise to respect the territorial integrity of Russia; (2) that she would take no side in the internal politics of the country; (3) that she would advance as far west as possible for the purpose of encountering the Germans. At the French Foreign Office it is felt that the wording of these three conditions is unfortunate, aspiring to be in the nature of an ultimatum to Japan, while in reality they are binding for the [Page 203] three above-mentioned powers as well. Foreign Office inform me that the joint note is addressed to Japan. An effort will be made to couch the proposal in less harsh terms.

Frazier
  1. Not printed.