Your telegrams 1832 [1] and 1833. [2]

Having carefully tested out the position here and weighed all the
probabilities if we resist the United States proposals which will
probably arrive formally to-morrow, we both feel strongly that in
the interests of Australia we should accept the proposals. We both
feel that Northcott will be able to make very satisfactory
arrangements on the spot with MacArthur.

If we resist the United States will probably take up the position
that the Russians will insist on a share of the occupation on the
same lines, and this we know the United States cannot accept in
the present circumstances.

Therefore, in order to avoid further delay and a possible review
of the acceptance in principle, we feel that we should agree to
the proposals. We entirely agree that our Commander-in-Chief must
have access to the Supreme Commander, and we regard this as a very
important safeguard. We are confident that this can be arranged.

A further communication will be made as soon as detailed reply
from the United States is available. (From then onwards General
Lavarack will furnish particulars and comments, as Doctor Evatt
will be proceeding to the west coast and will not be available
until Monday.

We think that the principle which has been established in this
matter regarding Australian leadership among British Commonwealth
Nations will be of the utmost value on political and military
levels. Both the President and the Secretary of State have
expressed their interest in this to Doctor Evatt.)