693.949/9–151: Telegram
The Acting United States Political Advisor to SCAP (Bond) to the Secretary of State 1
Topad 459. This is Bond’s 28 to Taipei rptd info Dept 459. Re urtel 298, Aug 30 to Dept2 rptd Tokyo 37. Jap Govt has not raised matter of scope of application of possible bilateral treaty with Chi Nats. PriMin has stated Jap Govt desires peace settlement with Chi Nats but details such agreement have not been discussed.
Our estimate is that Jap Govt will accept formula satisfactory to US for scope application of bilateral treaty and that such formula shld facilitate Jap Diet approval and public acceptance of treaty with Chi Nats.
Do not feel in position here to comment on first suggested draft formula but doubt advisability second suggestion since possible implication Japan might regain effective control over any renounced area might (a) arouse Jap irredentist sentiment and prejudice public acceptance territorial provisions, and (b) create adverse internatl reaction in view Japan’s past record as aggressor.