Pacific Islands
The position at the end of
December is summarized in the attached Minute
by Mr, Malcolm.    Since then we have received
348/41/40, which leaves it to our discretion
when to decide to approach the State Departne nt
as previously instructed, and 348/42/40, which
supplies a quantity of background material
but does not otherwise affect the question.
I submit a draft to the American
Department suggesting that our communication
should be delayed until the discussion on bases
in London is complete.   Meanwhile, Mr. Malcolm's
draft to the State Department should be suspend-
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