811B.00/9–545: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Consul General at Manila (Steintorf)
640. The Dept desires that, unless you perceive good reasons to the contrary, you call on President Osmeña on an early occasion in regard to the subject of collaborators, and referring to President Roosevelt’s statement of June 29, 1944, quoted in your No. 617, September 5, 9 a.m., state that the failure of the Commonwealth Government to deal more promptly and effectively with this problem has created an unfavorable impression in this country.
Dept has noted legislation is pending in Philippine Congress on this subject and desires that Consulate General continue to follow matter closely and report progress passage of this legislation and other developments of importance.