Security 266.

Your UNY.88.

1. United States Delegation will probably lodge draft on Japanese
Mandates early next week. Assuming some progress is made with
A.E.C. Report [1] and Albanian case Council may commence
consideration about twentieth but probably later.

2. We understand confidentially that while United States of
America is determined to state its case it would yield to majority
view that Council approval of draft must await Japanese Peace
Treaty. United Kingdom, whose views you know, is disinclined to
lead opposition. If you wish Australia to do so we would
appreciate text or guidance on statement to be made. We have
received copies of more important papers.