Australian paper was the only one discussed at this morning's
meeting of the Deputies on Germany. France, United Kingdom and
United States strongly supported our proposals.

The Soviet Delegate flatly refused to entertain them on grounds
anticipated, namely as quite outside their instructions.

Further the Soviet refuses-
(1) To circulate to other states any papers submitted by any
representative.

(2) To allow even attendance of representatives during the verbal
hearing of a state.

The Deputies will discuss the motion this afternoon that
representatives of Australia be allowed to put their views
verbally to the Deputies on this question. Strang anticipates
another deadlock on this. Hodgson enlisted full support of the
French Delegate for our proposals last night.

If our proposals and oral request are rejected we propose to issue
to the press the text of our communication on procedure to the
Deputies as well as statement on position.