895.01/10–445: Telegram
The Acting Political Adviser in Japan (Atcheson) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 8—4:15 p.m.]
22. If the directive which will legally separate Japan and Korea could be promulgated in the very near future (the Supreme Commander to have the discretion, of course, as to the exact date of issuance), we feel that it would be a most timely move and would be universally pleasing to the Korean people and would have the effect of assuaging their disappointments. Therefore, it is our suggestion that the directive in question (which was being considered at the time when I left Washington) be completed and telegraphed as soon as possible to GHQ.