894.628/10–1846: Airgram
The Secretary of State to the Political Adviser in Japan (Atcheson)
restricted
Washington, December 23, 1946.
A–177. Reference Political Adviser’s despatch no. 657, October 18, 1946, with regard to Japanese Government’s request for permission to fish in North Pacific areas.
The Far Eastern Commission has directed that a sub-committee be formed to consider possible revisions in FEC–035, with respect to Japanese fishing and whaling activities.
Until conclusion is reached by FEC on this matter Dept. concurs in SCAP’s view that presentation of Japanese request to Soviet representative in Japan should be delayed.
Byrnes