[Secret]
From: Tokyo
To: Washington
11 November 1941
(Purple-CA)
#762
Re
your #1069*
Judging
from the progress of the conversations, there seem to be indications that the
United States is still not fully aware of the exceedingly criticalness of the
situation here. The fact remains that the date set forth in my message #736**
is absolutely immovable under present conditions. It is a definite dead-line
and therefore it is essential that a settlement be reached by about that time.
The session of Parliament opens on the 15th (work will start on (the following
day ?)) according to the schedule. The government must have a clear picture of
things to come, in presenting its case at the session. You can see, therefore,
that the situation is nearing a climax, and that time is indeed becoming short.
I
appreciate the fact that you are making strenuous efforts, but in view of the
above mentioned situation, will you redouble them. When talking to the
Secretary of State and others, drive the points home to them. Do everything in
your power to get a clear picture of the U. S. attitude in the minimum amount
of time. At the same time do everything in your power to have them give their
speedy approval to our final proposal.
We
would appreciate being advised of your opinions on whether or not they will
accept our final proposal A.
24653
JD-1: 6415 (D) Navy Trans. 11-12-41 (S-TT)
*S.I.S. #24652.
**JD-1: 6254 (S.I.S. #24373).
(EXHIBITS OF JOINT COMMITTEE , EXHIBIT NO. 1 INTERCEPTED DIPLOMATIC MESSAGES SENT BY THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT BETWEEN JULY l AND DECEMBER 8, 1941)