396.1 MA/9–354: Telegram
The Ambassador in the Philippines (Spruance) to the Department of State1
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Secto 5. At working group meeting this morning Australian representative tabled amendment to Article V, inserting following sentence between first and second sentences US draft: “The council shall set up such subsidiary machinery as may be necessary to achieve the military and other objectives of the treaty”. Australian representative stressed interest of Australian public opinion in effectiveness of any treaty which should be arrived at and stated that addition specific mention of machinery would help public reception of results Manila conference. Australian representative pointed out provision for machinery was permissive and would require unanimous vote of council. Australian proposal supporting proposal tentatively suggested words “military and other” might be omitted to avoid over-emphasis on military aspects treaty. France and UK reserved position. US stated would refer to Government. [Page 834] We believe there will be very strong pressure for inclusion some such statement and that eventually inclusion such statement will be supported by probably all other delegations. Will discuss with Secretary and Admiral Davis on their arrival. Request State and Defense views soonest.
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