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unilateral act on our part and therefore contrary to the
agreement between the Prime Minister and President.
Para 5. I therefore recommend that Admiral
Harcourt should not (rpt not) be empowered to take surrender
till -
(A) After Okumuro's general surrender to China and
(B) After I have been able to arrange presence of
Chinese and American representatives.
Para 6. First co-ordination meeting 1000 hours
August 30th.
Further reports thereafter.
Note by C.6.Tels.
C.6.Tels.
Adv copy sent to A. M.S.S.0.
Distribution by M.0.12.
M.0.12 for action.
Copies to:- + S. of S.
+ P.U.S.
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+ F.M.
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C.A.4.
C.I.G.S.
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C.A.S.Air Min,
A.M.C.S. Air Min.
First Sea Lord, Admiralty. War Reg. Admirálty.
Foreign Secretary.
S. of S. for Colonies. Defence Office.
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