ASB-502
 
This telegram must be closely paraphrased before being communicated to
anyone. (SECRET)
 
 
London
 
Dated December 30, 1944
 
Rec'd 4:10 p.m.
 
 
 
Secretary of State,
 
Washington
 
 
US URGENT
 
11575, December 30, 8 p.m.
 
COMEA 140.
 
 
The French representative on the European Advisory Commission has
circulated a memorandum setting forth the views of his Government with
respect to the instrument of unconditional surrender for Germany, the
protocol zones of occupation with its amendment, and the agreement on
control machinery.  The memorandum expresses general approval of the
contents of these agreements and sets forth in some detail the desire
of France to take part in the occupation and control of Germany as well
as in the signature of the surrender instrument.  The memorandum asks
the Commission to adopt recommendations for
 
 
(One) Participation of France in the supreme authority for Germany.
 
 
(Two) French participation in the signature of the surrender