Office of the Historian

811.24596/9–2546: Telegram

The Ambassador in the Philippines (McNutt) to the Secretary of State

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us urgent
Manila, September 25, 1946—3 p.m.
[Received September 25—3:45 a.m.]

453. Inaccurate local press stories this morning report breaking off military base negotiations due impasse, allege no early resumption likely. Roxas will issue press release for tomorrow’s papers stating negotiations suspended due pressure of essential domestic problems before special session but will resume immediately after session closes. We asking him include denial oft repeated press story Army seeking control entire Manila port area.

Since no agreement practicable for submission this session we will have to work out with Roxas modus vivendi until next regular session January or another special session for approval agreement. Will keep Department informed.

McNutt