741.92/12–1945: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Winant)
10940. At press conference Dec 19 I said US has earnestly represented to Brit and Siamese our hope Agreement not finally concluded while US discussions with Brit proceeding. We think we have definite interest in matter and hope for courtesy of completion US-Brit discussions before definitive Agreement. US has very considerable interest because of prominent role in Far Eastern war and he feels [I feel?] it is entitled to have its views patiently considered. There has been long historic connection between US and Siam. Siam has long had American advisors. Great US sympathy and interest in Siamese effort to develop into an independent, democratic country. US interested in whole economic development and stability Southeast Asia. Economic open door cornerstone American policy.
Sent to London. Repeated to AmPolAd, Bangkok.