740.00119 FEAC/10–2149: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Acting Political Adviser in Japan (Sebald)
532. Subj is Summary FEC Mtg Oct 21, 1949.
Fishing and Aquatic Industries in Jap ( FEC 271/38)
Sov amendment to Para 2b providing that “No extension of Jap fishing or other commercial aquatic activities beyond the foregoing area shld be permitted without prior authorization by the FEC” reintroduced and defeated by vote of 1 in favor 7 against and 3 abstentions (Chi, India, Phil). FEC 271/33 defeated by vote of 8 in favor, 3 against (Chi, USSR and Phil).
Jap Participation in Internatl Relations ( FEC 339)
USSR member stated that in connection with US reply of Oct 13, 1949 (FEC 339/12) to his statement on question Jap’s adherence to UPU, his Govt considered arguments advanced by US as to legality of Jap’s adherence to UPU unfounded. Sov Del confirmed statement of Oct 6 that Jap’s adherence to UPU cannot be recognized as legal until appropriate decision has been reached by FEC. US member pointed out that views of his Govt had been circulated.
Under Other Business Neth member suggested removal of inactive items from agenda. Upon objection of USSR, Chi, Indian, Austral members, no action taken at this mtg.