793.94/3045: Telegram
The Chargé in France (Shaw) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 5—12:20 p.m.]
844. From Ambassador Dawes: The Japanese have taken a position before the Drafting Committee this morning, first, that Tokyo is definitely opposed to linking up the commission with evacuation, but after strong pressure from the Committee Ito agreed to consult with his delegation as to whether any possible formula could be found; second, that Tokyo also insists on a clear recognition of Japan’s right to take police measures against bandits. Again, however, he agreed to present to his delegation Cecil’s suggestion that the whole matter of bandits be dropped out of the resolution or declaration and covered in a statement by the Japanese delegation to accompany the resolution to which the other members of the Council maintained liberty to reply as they may deem necessary. [Dawes.]