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

740.00119 Control(Japan)/10–2545: Telegram

The Ambassador in the Soviet Union (Harriman) to the Secretary of State

Moscow, October 25, 1945—6 p.m.
[Received October 25—12:50 p.m.]

3659. [For Secretary No. 1.] Had 3-hour frank friendly talk alone with Stalin.

He stated control Japan is first question requiring settlement. Any new information on our policy would be helpful.

Re procedure at London it is now clear Molotov was acting entirely under instructions. Made some progress though still inconclusive. Meeting again tomorrow.

Harriman