215. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Japan1
546. Embtel 626.2
1. Concur in amendments suggested paras numbered two and three Reftel, With respect to former you may note that Japanese acceptance of obligations under UN Charter limited to Article 2 but redraft proposed by GOJ makes the point immaterial.
2. In para C of note suggest revision to read: “C. Measures which may be taken under Article I of the Security Treaty in exercise of the right of individual or collective self-defense against armed attack shall conform to the provisions of Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.” Revision wholly consistent with Article 51 and you will note the right of “collective self-defense” which is broader than present Japanese conception. GOJ redraft has implication that Article I of Security Treaty is limited to “armed attack against Japan from without” particularly in light of comments on our draft referring to provisions of Article I of Security Treaty and Article XXIV of Administrative Agreement. Article I clearly contemplates measures contributing to the maintenance of international peace and security in the Far East in absence of attack on Japan. Believe Japanese point on Administrative Agreement [Page 460] well taken since it deals merely with one of the situations contemplated by Article I of the Security Treaty and reference to it may be omitted.
FYI Realize that Japan not inclined at this time furnish forces or facilities in event hostilities not involving attack upon Japan. However as Japan assumes fuller international responsibilities this situation likely to change particularly if elected Security Council as now seems probable. End FYI.
3. Accept suggested revision suggested in para numbered five Reftel.
4. With respect to para numbered seven Reftel desire simultaneous release of exchange of notes in Washington. Will supply explanatory comment later.