894.00/593: Telegram
The Ambassador in Japan ( Grew ) to the Secretary of State
[Received March 2—3:34 a.m.]
53. 1. The Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs speaking confidentially told me this morning that in the conferences now taking place looking to the formation of a new Cabinet the primary and fundamental consideration under discussion is that a government shall be chosen which will not only maintain but constructively improve Japan’s relations with foreign countries. Obviously we must await concrete evidence to support these indications. He said that he himself knew nothing more definite at the present moment and he thought it might take 2 or 3 days to form the Cabinet but that he would keep me apprised of any definite developments in order that I need not rely on the press for information.
2. I have today written a letter to the Minister for Foreign Affairs requesting him to convey to the competent authorities my sincere appreciation of the thoroughness of the measures taken by various departments to ensure the safety of ourselves and the personnel and property of the Embassy during the recent uprising. The situation was admirably handled.