740.00119 FEAC/2–749: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Acting Political Adviser in Japan (Sebald)
43. Subject is summary FEC meeting, Jan 27, 1949.
Labor Policy in Japan ( FEC–045/5)
No discussion.
Economic Stabilization in Japan ( FEC–329/3)
Text Soviet statement to effect US interim directive on economic stabilization in direct contradiction with FEC policies and therefore constitutes change in regime control in Japan being transmitted by Army, Jan 28, 1949.1
State same day released to press statement US directive not inconsistent with FEC policy decisions.
[Page 645]Level of Economic Life in Japan ( FEC–242/32; FEC–297/10)
In compliance request UK rep US member convey to his Govt expression of anxiety that views US Govt be placed before Commission in reasonably short time, US member replied he had called to attn his Govt statement UK rep and fact that number of reps of other member govts associated themselves with views he expressed. He added as follows: “My Govt has asked me to state that the views of these members of the Commission have been noted by my Govt, and that this matter continues to receive its most urgent attention. I am confident that my Govt’s views will be presented at the earliest possible moment, but it may be some additional time before this can be done.”
Reparations Removals: Accessory Facilities, Buildings, Technical Data ( FEC–299/5)
Neth member called to attn Commission his proposal of Oct 29, 1948 (FEC–299/8) to approve paper without para 2 and discuss para 2 further. Chi member also pointed out Commission had failed discuss his amendment of Nov 11, 1948 (FEC–299/9). US member indicated he could not agree to approval paper without para 2 pending new instructions. Item retained on agenda.
Under other business Chairman read to Commission SCAP’s reply to consultative message on review Japanese Constitution. Reply referred to Committee III for consideration.