811.24596/9–2546: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the Philippines (McNutt)
413. Urtel 376, Sept 16. 1. Roxas’ decision not submit base agreement was disappointing State, War, Navy. Dept would appreciate your comment on Roxas’ statement that he would not submit agreement [Page 920] “because lack of time for adequate consideration and present unfavorable legislation situation”. Dept would be especially interested your estimate objections and their merits which opponents of agreement would offer as reason to refuse approval. Have you any reason believe Roxas feels terms should be modified, and in what respect, in order to reduce opposition and make reasonably sure passage by Congress?
2. Dept also desires indication what Emb proposes include in modus vivendi (urtel 453, Sept 25). Dept after consultation War, Navy will give you further instructions following receipt information requested above.