Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1945, The British Commonwealth, The Far East, Volume VI

741.92/12–1745: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Winant)

Washington, December 17, 1945—7 p.m.

10846. Brit Embassy has not delivered memorandum pursuant FonOff telegram sent Dec 14 but informed Dept on oral inquiry after receipt urtel 13208, Dec 17 that it does not refer to amount of rice levy. Dept views on suggested Brit assurance regarding Clause C 1 already set forth in Deptel 10783, Dec 13. Dept views situation seriously and requests discussion on highest levels in accordance with Deptel 10783, Dee 13, and that attempt to conclude Agreement be deferred pending Brit consideration these views. Dept anxious for early conclusion Brit-Siamese Agreement but considers these points definitely of US concern and refers to Brit acceptance of arguments Dept aide-mémoire Nov 29 on complete Anglo-American character operations affecting Siam.

Acheson