RS LONDON This telegram must be closely paraphrased be- Dated August 1, 1941 fore being communicated to anyone. (SC) Rec'd 6:43 p.m. Secretary of State, Washington. 3365, August 1, 11 p.m., (SECTION ONE) TO THE ACTING SECRETARY FOR THE PRESIDENT. There will be a problem that will come up short- ly for discussion. It will have to do with a matter that Fraser, the Prime Minister of New Zealand broached with me the other day. The Australians in particular and the New Zealanders also are disturbed by the Japanese encroachments. They want very much to have the British work out with us some arrangement under which the British and ourselves could join in recognition of their situation with the object of furthering their security. It occurred to me that when this matter was called to your attention it might permit a reference to India. I have thought for some time that the charge of im- perialism against England in the United States largely focused on the Indian situation, This sentiment hinders support to Britain. I remember |