DAILY SUMMARY - 1946/08/01

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• Collection: Daily Summary Collection
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 01068502
• Document Creation Date: September 11, 2018

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1. Soviets demand immediate closing of US Naval offices--Soviet authori�
iiii�Wifilidalow that unless the
US closes its Naval Attache branch offices in Odessa, Archangel, and
Vladivostok within three days, local Soviet authorities will be ordered
to "stop the work of the Assistant Naval Attaches and send them to
Moscow.' (The Foreign Relations Office of the Soviet Armed Forces
requested On 17 July that the offices be closed -- see Daily Summary of
18 July, item 1.) The US Charge in Moscow concurs with Maples in
urging the immediate recall of the US officers and suggests that the US
� may wish to undertake prompt retaliatory action by expediting the disso-
lution of the Soviet Purchasing Commission in the US.
2� Turkish Ambassador to USSR fears "direct action" by Soviet--The Turk-
ish Ambissador to the USSR has told US Ambassador Wilson in Ankara
that he believes that the report of Zhukov's assignment to Odessa, if true,
indicates a possible Soviet preparation for a "military adventure," rather
than a "purge" of Zhukov, whom he regards as "Stalin's man and a
staunch Party member." The Ambassador pointed out that a strong group
among the Soviet leaders favors direct action when "further profits by
diplomatic methods" appear unlikely. He believes that the first move in
such action would be against Turkey.
US Military Attache Ankara has been reliably informed that the
Turks plan to start immediately to implement a plan, developed with
British advice, for heavy fortification of the Bosporus-Dardanelles area
for a "last-ditch stand." The Attache adds that the plan will, however,
require many months and much labor and equipment.
3. _British favor US "foothold" in Iceland--US Charge Gellman has been told
by the British Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs that the British Gov-
ernment regards1 Iceland as very important from a strategic point of view,
but' can do nothing about it. The British hope the US gets everything it
wants in Iceland and consider such a foothold to be advantageous to them
if they become involved in war.
4. US Government material re.. rted found in ewlsh enc files--Acheson
has requested US Consul Jerusalem for corroboration of a War Depart-
ment report that the British found "important US Government material"
among the Jewish Agency files recently seized in Palestine.
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5. Chinese occupation force for Japan delayed--Acheson has informed
Embassy Nanking tfiat Chinese participation in the occupation of Japan
is being' delayed by (a) SCAP's refusal to approve the move until prob-
lems of organization and logistic support are settled, and (b) US =will-
ingness to provide shipping from Haiphong to Shanghai for the designated
Chinese division. (The French urgently desire US aid in removing this
division from Indochina.) The US opposes employment of US ships in
view of the amount of shipping already turned over to China and the
"possibly unfortunate effect" on General Marshall's mission.
EUROPE-AFRICA
6. GREAT BRITAIN: Sevin opposes Spanish Monarcily--US Charge Gallman
has been informed by a Foreign Office official that Sevin personally op-
poses the restoration of the Spanish Monarchy "in any form" and the
Initiation of any action against Franco that might look like external pres-
sure.
7. PORTUGAL: Revolt possible within two weeks�US Military Attache
Lisbon was informed on 31 July by a member of the Portuguese Opposi-
tion that a revolt will "possibly" take place within two weeks, if opposi-
tion groups can achieve the necessary coordination. The Attache also has
been told that the police began to apprehend opposition leaders on 30 July.
8, CZECHOSLOVAKIA: Communists for army purge--US Military Attache
Prague reports that Communists are pressing for an army purge to elim-
inate conservative elements and older officers, and for the abolition of
existing educational requirements for a commission.
9. IRAN: Schwarzkopf promotion strengthens gendarmerie�US Ambassador
Allen reports that Schwarzkopf's recent promotion to Brigadier General
and Qavam's request for a two-year extension of the gendarmerie mission
have greatly encouraged the "patriotic element" in Iran and have com-
pletely reversed the unfriendly attitude toward the mission among IranLan
military and civilians. Allen states that until recently most Iranians had
regarded the mission as "doomed" and had been making plans which as-
sumed its early departure. �
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� Shah anxious US accept oil Concession in south--The Shah has
lodged with Allen a 7strong Oise for the US to accept an oil concession.
In southern Iran to offsetthe Soviet concession in the north. Allen re-
marks that Qavam rather than the Shah,would be the key figure in any
such negotiations ;n11 that any present US expression of interest in an
oil concession would weaken Qavam's hand .vis-a-vis the USSR. Allen.
feels, however, that the US. should plan to negotiate with Iran with a
view to US acquisition "at an appropriate time" of this "possibly last
remaining good oil area in this part of the world."
FAR EAST
10, N0E.I. Van Mook believes Indonesians weakening�According to US
� Consul General Batavia, Van Mook believes that the "Indonesian Repub-
� lic" in Java is now falling apart and cites the fact that units of the
Indonesian National Army are surrendering to the Dutch in increasing
numbers. Van Mook asserts that he will negotiate with the Indonesians
at any time but feels that under the dictatorial Soekarno regime Sjahrir
has no authority.
11. INDIA: Possibility of direct action against British�According to US
Military Observer New Delhi, informed Indians feel that the recent
Muslim League rejection of the British long-term plan has strengthened
the demands of the Congress Socialists for direct action. The present
high command of the Congress does not favor direct action but may
succumb to Socialist pressure if the Viceroy does not allow Congress
to form an Interim government. In that event the League and Congress
may form a united front against the British.
THE AMERICAS
12, ARGENTINA: Peron's views on Bolivian r . tion--Peron has told
Messersreith that entina i- prepar recognize the new
Bolivian government after consultations among the American Republics.
Sale of Victory Ships advocated�US Ambassador Messersmith
recommends that two Victory Ships now in Buenos Aires awaiting cargo
be sold to the Dodero shipping interests of Argentina. The Dodero
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Interests are offering payment with funds from the liquidation of
enemy property made available to them by the Argentine Govern-
ment to replace ships lost during the var. Messersmith believes
that US approval would create good will toward the US and assist
the Argentine Government in pressing its program for the liquida-
tion of enemy property.
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