740.00119 Control (Germany)/7–1448: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the United States Political Adviser for Germany (Murphy), at Berlin
1248. For Murphy (Eyes Only). Approach indicated urtel 47 from Frankfurt1 seems reasonable and we hope due consideration will be given German views on governmental arrangements, particularly as this seems significant occasion when Germans themselves have taken initiative in making concrete proposals. For your own info this is likewise concern interested branches Army Dept. We believe that it would be preferable to have basic law submitted to popular vote, but we would be ready to accept approval by Landtag vote. Mere approval by Ministers-President even with “consultation” with Landtage appears objectionable. We may have certain observations re minor points in proposals of Ministers-President transmitted urtel 16632 but before commenting further will await report from you on future German meeting with Mil Govs.