320/11–152: Telegram
The Ambassador in Japan (Murphy) to the Department of State
1433. Pass USDel GA NY info 6. FonOff spokesman called today at his request and presented Embassy off memo on formula of non-voting participation in UN. Memo states Jap Ambassador US informed of tentative study made by Jap Govt and instructed to discuss it unofficially with US Govt. Study is entirely tentative and does not imply Jap satisfied with and inclined to accept non-voting participation. In case any agreement reached on this study question of whether Jap desires such participation in UN is subject to Cabinet decision in light of relevant circumstances.
Formula envisages that non-voting participant would send reps to GA in response to invitation made by GA resolution. Invitees would be those countries which have applied for membership and although supported by seven members SC had not been recommended by GA. Non-voting participants rights and duties would be prescribed by above GA resolution which would also amend rules of procedure of GA. Non-voting participants would have right (1) to send to every GA same del as member states; (2) to participate without vote in plenary and comite meetings including right to speak, to propose draft resolutions, a draft amendment, to submit and withdraw motions, etc; to receive all communications and documents concerning GA. Non-voting participant would have the duty to (1) present credentials; (2) comply with rules of procedure GA.
Text memo follows by airmail.
FonOff spokesmen stated above study prepared as result conversations Washington in which Dept indicated US desire Jap Govt take initiative in studying and formulating such proposal. Text of memo has been tel to Jap Embassy.