740.00119 Control (Korea)/8–1947: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Political Adviser in Korea (Jacobs)
176. Urtel 284 Aug 19. Dept does not believe USdel should propose recess of Joint Commission pending reply from Soviet Govt to our proposal being sent Aug 25 to London, Nanking and Moscow for Four Power conversations on Korea. Text of this proposal (Appendix D SWNCC 176/30) has been slightly revised and will be forwarded separately to you.
[Page 762]You should not initiate further discussions. If Soviet Delegation makes proposals of entirely new character you should refer them to Washington for instructions with your recommendations. If Soviets suddenly accept your proposals made at 53rd meeting Joint Commission or submit counter proposals along those lines you should state that in view of fact these counter proposals received after Aug 21 deadline they must be referred to Washington for instructions. In referring these proposals your recommendations should be included.