840.50/7–1844: Telegram
The Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Winant) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 18—2:40 p.m.]
5667. Regarding Department’s 5567, July 15, midnight. We note Department is considering amendment to article VI, paragraph 4, line 2 of draft EITO agreement by interpolation “enemy” after “any”.
In redrafting agreement in collaboration with British, the use of term “enemy” has been avoided, since EITO will function primarily after hostilities have ceased. Would Department’s desire for clarity be satisfied by interpolating “in continental Europe” after “territory” in same line? We believe other suggestions are satisfactory, and when amendments have been approved, we will discuss them with British and notify the Soviet observer.