MOST IMMEDIATE

Reference telegram UN.937 [1] just received.

Byrnes proposal is entirely unacceptable. It is simply appeasement
of a claim which is completely unsupportable. It would be better
to get ruling from Permanent Court of Justice than initiate
procedure which gives powers not directly concerned right of
consultation in respect of Japanese mandates and Nauru which seems
to have been completely overlooked by Delegation. I am certain
Bevin must appreciate implications of this move which rather
suggests that a bargain has already been struck.