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

740.00119 Control (Japan)/10–245: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Acting Political Adviser in Japan (Atcheson)⁴⁷

Washington, October 15, 1945—8 p.m.

35. Your 13, Oct 2. 1. The existence of diplomatic missions to the Japanese Government is not deemed consistent with the purposes and character of allied occupation of Japan or with the position of the occupying authorities.

2. If it is so desired, neutral nations might designate a diplomatic agent or representative of that character to maintain contact with the Headquarters of the Supreme Commander for the Allies.

3. The Japanese Government should be instructed that it should not carry on relations with neutral governments except in accordance with such procedure as may be established by SCAP.

War Dept is informing SCAP as above.

We feel that in light of foregoing Japanese diplomatic representatives abroad should be recalled.

Byrnes

47. Substance reported to the Missions at Bern as 2989, at Lisbon as 1656, at Madrid as 1728, and at Stockholm as 1933.