Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Radio message [AT SEA], 2 January 1946, 4.30. G.M.T.
Received 3 January 1946

SECRET

1. Thanks your telegrams which are much appreciated. I am assuming
that you have done nothing definitive to accept the veto principle
for the Far Eastern Commission embodied in paragraph 5(2). [1]
Such a veto is quite indefensible. Both United Kingdom and United
States have vacillated over this matter solely to appease the
Soviet. The Korean position also shows failure to safeguard our
position. [2]
2.Peace Conference proposal at MOSCOW [3] is final recognition of
the success of the main object of my London mission.
3. Regarding United Kingdom Conference, development over security
[4] is probably the result of my absence from London. In these
circumstances I prefer to finalize my recommendation of actual
delegates next Monday after consultations.
4. Please make it clear that Watt is not to circulate note' from
London. I have already pointed out that diplomatic channels alone
should be used. This procedure and timing can also be finalized on
Monday.
5. We must make every effort to ensure that representation is the
best available in the circumstances.
6. I would like Burton as well as yourself to be in Sydney on
Monday. it will be a great help to be in personal touch with the
Prime Minister on Monday.
7. Please see that arrangements have been made for landing
facilities for out party whether arrival Sunday night or Monday.