Japanese Mandates. Reference your U.N. 183.

Soviet change of front indicates attempt to appease on a matter
which is only one of procedure made to gain advantages elsewhere.

2. Your telegram shows need for close co-operation with United
Kingdom in statement to be made to Security Council.

3. In the circumstances, matter should be considered with Cadogan
and, if possible, one should agree upon actual terms of statement
to be made by him.

4. This also confirms substance of my suggestions over 'phone.