MILWAUKEE SENTINEL

Tuesday, June 13, 1972

US presidential adviser Henry Kissinger (left) was greeted Monday by Kakuei Tanaka, Japanese minister of international trade and industry, during a breakfast meeting in Tokyo, Japan. Kissinger was winding up a weekend visit to the country.
—UPI

# Kissinger Pledges Regard for Japan

Tokyo, Japan -AP- Henry A. Kissinger said Monday his three days of fence mending talks in Japan were extremely valuable and pledged careful consideration of Japanese suggestions to improve strained relations.

Japanese officials questioned about Kissinger's 70 hour stay in Tokyo indicated the visit had helped soothe some of the bruised feelings in Japan caused by President Nixon's unilateral foreign policy departures.

"The visit was valuable not only because we had a chance to hear about US policies," said a Foreign Ministry official, "but because it gave us an opportunity to question him."

## Applied Talents

Kissinger, Nixon's top foreign affairs aide, applied his talents as diplomat and foreign policy scholar during 30 hours of conversations with government leaders and industrial notables.

ican stand on the trade conflicts.

Though nothing concrete came out of the talks, Kissinger's Japanese hosts appeared openly impressed.

"He is a real intellectual," said one businessman in on the talks. "He really has a brain. He is a sharp guy."

Kissinger capped the weekend with an announcement that Nixon has invited Emperor Hirohito to visit the US, a gesture calculated to please the Japanese even further.

Japanese officials said the emperor will make the trip after next November's presidential election in the US. Speculation immediately circulated that Nixon will make a return visit next year if he is re-elected.

"All of this has been extremely valuable to me, together with a number of specific ideas which we will study with great care and attention when I return to the United States," he told newsmen before leaving for Washington.

Among the suggestions he will examine is a possible Tokyo-Washington agreement to anticipate the kind of economic rises which have damaged relations between the two countries in recent months. He also promised future consultations with Japan on China.

Despite his prominence in the Nixon administration and his important role in framing Vietnam War policies, there were no leftist demonstrations of any importance during the discussions.

## Detail Stand

Kissinger's mission was to explain US policy changes toward China and the Soviet Union — dramatized by Nixon's trips to Peking and Moscow — and to detail the Amer-

# Personalities
## ... In the News

## Loses Battle With Moose

Harrisburg, Pa. -AP- State Rep. LeRoy Irvis of Pittsburgh talked to a newsman Monday after the US Supreme Court turned down his bid to have a liquor license denied to the Moose Lodge for excluding blacks. In the foreground was a plastic model of a moose which Irvis keeps on his desk.

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KISSINGER VISIT: JAPANESE TELEVISION NETWORKS AND NEWSPAPERS GAVE MAJOR COVERAGE SUNDAY TO REPORTS ON PRESIDENTIAL ADVISER KISSINGER'S VISIT TO JAPAN CENTERING ON HIS TALKS WITH PRIME MINISTER SATO.

NHK-TV AND OTHER LEADING TELEVISION NETWORKS GAVE TOP COVERAGE IN THEIR NEWS PROGRAMS TO THE SATO-KISSINGER MEETING WHICH LASTED FOUR HOURS, BUT NOTED THAT THE CONTENTS OF THE TALKS WERE KEPT SECRET.

BECAUSE OF THE UNUSUAL LENGTH OF THE TALKS, NHK SAID, THE SATO-KISSINGER MEETING MUST HAVE COVERED A BROAD RANGE OF PROBLEMS, INCLUDING THE INTERNATIONAL SITUATION, THE U.S.-JAPAN SECURITY SYSTEM AND THE POST-SATO POLITICAL SITUATION.

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NHK SAID FOREIGN MINISTRY OFFICIALS CONCERNED STATED THAT "THE TALKS WERE PROLONGED BECAUSE HIGH-LEVEL POLITICAL DISCUSSIONS WERE CARRIED OUT TO FURTHER STABILIZE U.S.-JAPAN RELATIONS." "THIS IS EXPECTED TO BECOME MUCH CLEARER AT KISSINGER'S TALKS WITH FOREIGN MINISTER FUKUDA AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INDUSTRY MINISTER TANAKA." NHK ADDED.

NTV SAID KISSINGER IS BELIEVED TO HAVE STATED AT HIS MEETING WITH THE PRIME MINISTER THAT THE U.S. WOULD CONTINUE DIALOGUE WITH CHINA, BUT RAPID PROGRESS COULD NOT RPT NOT BE EXPECTED IN U.S.-CHINA RAPPROCHEMENT." NTV SAID KISSINGER IS BELIEVED TO HAVE MADE THIS STATEMENT TO SOFTEN THE "SHOCK" TOWARD JAPAN OF PRESIDENT NIXON'S VISIT TO CHINA.

THE TV STATIONS ALSO GAVE PROMINENT COVERAGE TO KISSINGER'S MEETING WITH JAPANESE BUSINESSMEN.

AMONG THE NEWSPAPERS, THE SUNDAY MORNING EDITIONS OF TOKYO'S LEADING DAILIES GAVE TOP COVERAGE TO THE KISSINGER VISIT CENTERING ON HIS TALKS WITH THE PRIME MINISTER AND BUSINESS LEADERS. THE ASAHI, YOMIURI, SANKEI AND THE TOKYO SHIMBUN HEADLINED THE KISSINGER STORY. THE ASAHI HEADLINE SAID, "ATTENTION FOCUSES ON 'POST-SATO' U.S.-JAPAN POLICY."

THE ASAHI REPORTED THAT ONE OF THE MAJOR OBJECTIVES OF KISSINGER'S VISIT TO JAPAN WAS TO SOUND OUT SATO DIRECTLY AS TO WHO THE NEXT PRIME MINISTER WILL BE IN ORDER TO GRASP ACCURATELY WHAT POLICY

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THE NEXT JAPANESE GOVERNMENT WILL TAKE TOWARD CHINA AND THE SOVIET UNION.

THE ASAHI SAID, "PRIME MINISTER SATO CENTERED HIS DISCUSSIONS ON KISSINGER'S ATTITUDE FOWARD NORMALIZATION OF JAPAN-CHINA RELATIONS WHICH WILL BE THE GREATEST TASK OF THE POST-SATO GOVERNMENT."

THE YOMIURI SAID, "A FRANK EXCHANGE OF OPINION ON AMERICA'S NEW DIPLOMATIC STRATEGY IS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN CARRIED OUT AT THE SATO-KISSINGER MEETING, CENTERING ON PRESIDENT NIXON'S VISITS TO CHINA AND THE SOVIET UNION, AND THEIR EFFECTS ON JAPANESE DIPLOMACY, INCLUDING THE U.S.-JAPAN SECURITY TREATY, AND FOREIGN ECONOMIC POLICY."

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Mainichi Daily News, Monday, July 3, 1972

feminine focus

MAUREEN D'HONAU

A Letter To DANIELLE HUNEBELLE

Dear Danielle,

Tokyo, July 3, 1972

Your love for Henry Kissinger which inspired you to write the book "Dear Henry" has touched many people. Maybe in France you don't read Charlie Brown, but he says, "unrequited love is the greatest problem in the world today." That is a profound thought.

I only hope the humility and honesty you show in writing about your desperate love will ultimately do some good. As you may know, the English translation is expected to be an instant bestseller in the United States.

Fortunately, "Dear Henry" happens to fall into the "ook" category. In American publisher's talk "ook" means not quite a book, and that is what everyone is reading these days.

I believe you explained that your book is really like a message in a bottle sent by a shipwrecked person. Well, whatever it is, I hope you make lots of money, even though that is not your goal.

Another statement you made is what really prompted me to write this letter. You were quoted as saying, "I haven't heard from him since last July, but he is a part of me forever." How tragic. You have all the news and no news of your "Dear Henry." There must be so much you want to know—"how does he look—and does he ask about me—etc., etc."

As a dedicated "Dear Henry" watcher during his recent Tokyo visit and a sympathetic sister, I gathered a few personal glimpses of him which might interest you.

First of all and most important, he refused all offers of Tokyo night life. And, Danielle, that is refusing a lot. A local newsman commenting on this said, "Power is his aphrodisiac." Think about that.

The Sunday afternoon that he was here was hot and sunny. For two hours he sat by the Okura Hotel's pool writing in a yellow notepad. His bathing suit was a conservative boxer short style.

The next morning before leaving, he managed to have 45 minutes free and wanted to go gallery hopping. He is a dreamer. In Tokyo traffic the cars move like tumbrels, and he was persuaded to stay in his suite. A selection of 30 modern prints was brought to him. He chose four.

(By the way, these prints are part of next fall's College Women's Association of Japan's Annual Print Show. Let me know if you would like to reserve the same four prints).

Do you approve of his taste in art? One of the print committee ladies described his selection as "safe abstracts." The kind of abstracts someone buys because he thinks he should.

A really witty and original print which he did not choose is called "War Games." Wouldn't that have been delicious publicity for the print show?

Also it occurred to me you might like to know a little more about Time Magazine's picture of "Dear Henry" in the garden of the Japanese restaurant. When you saw seven lovely kimono-clad girls in the background did you torture yourself with thoughts of his Oriental temptations? I hope not.

He was having lunch at the elegant Hannya-En which has long been a favorite of top Japanese politicians and lately industrialists too.

This, by the way, the restaurant the late Yukio Mishima was actually writing about in his novel, "After the Banquet." There are amazing parallels to your own life in this book.

"After the Banquet" is the story of Kazu, a dynamic and worldly woman, no longer young, who falls in love with a brilliant politician. Kazu was the chief hostess in the restaurant and her real life counterpart is still living at Hannya-En. But these days the No. 1 hostess is Natsuko-san. In a way only the names have been changed.

Natsuko-san is all charm but not easily impressed. I asked her what she thought of "Dear Henry."

"Frankly, she said in her perfect English, I had never been interested in him. When I heard he was coming to Hannya-En, I prepared myself by doing a lot of background reading." Still, I was not especially excited about meeting him."

Well, Danielle, I suppose you can guess the aftermath.

This is Natsuko-san with your "Dear Henry," She said he is different from all men.

Natsuko-san did have to search for the right words. Then she said, "He is completely different from all men." She added, He is friendly, serious and very sexy."

And what late American movie star do you think the hostesses said he looked like?...Spencer Tracy, of course.

That is about the extent of my news. I hope your next report on "Dear Henry" will come directly from him.

Meantime, perhaps you could take some comfort from the words of Sogi's hokku which Kazu lovesick for her politician had embroidered in the lining of her haori:

"As long as you know

I am waiting, take your time,

Flowers of the spring."

Your "Dear Henry" knows.

Sincerely,
Maureen D'Honau

U.N. Response Weak; Action
Overdue on Skyjack Menace

THE U.N. SECURITY COUNCIL "action" condemning skyjacking is hardly any action at all. Neither is the Security Council's stand urging governments to adopt effective measures against air piracy.

Spurred on by the worldwide, one-day protest by airline pilots, the Security Council ought to have gone beyond an in-consequential consensus statement

What is needed are specific steps, incorporating, for example, the resolution approved Monday. Montreal by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) calling for sanctions against nations that harbor hijackers.

Under such an arrangement, an international boycott would be clamped on any nation that provided sanctuary or

failed to prosecute hijackers who landed at its airports. Airliners from other countries would be prohibited from landing in the nation harboring hijackers.

Even further, the United Nations ought to act to implement last year's Hague Convention on hijacking. The convention provided that each nation punish skyjackers in accordance with its laws. The Security Council ought to — and still can — provide a model code for U.N.-member nations to follow to achieve uniformity on apprehension, extradition and conviction of skyjackers and air terminal terrorists.

Time is still of the essence for concrete international action. The security problem at airports and in airliners has reached crisis proportions. And the inconsistent approach that the airlines have taken toward search-and-detection programs is no longer sufficient to do the job.

PASSENGERS FLYING from the United States might gain some protection from a plan developed by Chairman Secor D. Browne of the Civil Aeronautics Board, who has called for creation of a special federal force that would handle security measures at American airports.

Browne's proposal ought to be put into effect, regardless of the outcome of U.N.-sponsored programs; for a U.S. federal force could easily be fitted to a U.N.-coordinated security system.

Clearly — as the pilots have underscored with their worldwide protest — the time for tough action to halt skyjacking has arrived.

## Foreign Affairs

WHEN PERIPATETIC presidential aide Henry A. Kissinger was in Tokyo last week, some of the geisha girls who made his acquaintance dubbed him "iro goto shi."

That may be translated, we understand, as either "playboy" or "dirty old man."

In any case, it lends credence to a rumor: When Kissinger entertained an Iranian belly dancer on his lap in Tehran last month, and told reporters later they discussed ICBMs, what he was referring to was "intercontinental belly movement."

# How to Desalt the Colorado?

THE VISIT to Washington by President Luis Echeverria Alvarez of Mexico appears to have advanced by several notches the priority to be given to the problem of Colorado River salinity.

per million salinity; the Colorado River at the northerly border (where it first touches Mexico) contains 1,160 ppm.

The reason for the extra salinity is that below Imperial dam the Wellton-Mohawk

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EQUAL PARTNER

Kissinger Assures
Japan of Loyalty

TOKYO (UPI)—Presidential adviser Henry Kissinger assured Japanese leaders Sunday the United States considers their country an equal partner in world affairs.

Kissinger made the assurances during a 3½ hour breakfast meeting with Foreign Minister Takeo Fukuda and a traditional Japanese dinner with four former foreign ministers.

He also told them the United States would negotiate a settlement of the Vietnam war, but would not abandon its allies in the process.

Between the breakfast and dinner meetings, Kissinger talked with members of Japan's ruling liberal Democratic party, a group of editors and three leaders of the Socialist party, Japan's largest opposition faction.

Saturday night, Kissinger talked for four hours with Prime Minister Ei aku Sato, who is expected to announce his retirement soon, possibly as early as next week.

American sources said Kissinger stressed at all his meetings that the United States would keep Japan fully informed on U.S. foreign policy, a sore point with the Japanese since President Nixon announced his trip to China last summer without advance warning to Japan's leaders.

Kissinger told the Japanese leaders the United States was "inconsiderate" in not consulting with their government about the China trip, the sources said.

Japanese correspondents reported Kissinger told their editors

the United States would maintain its troops in South Korea as long as the government of President Park Chung Hee wanted them.

Kissinger's visit to Tokyo has been described as "fence-mending" trip designed to ease Japanese unrest over Nixon's visit to China and American economic measures which have had an adverse affect on the Japanese economy.

The visit has been attended by some of the tightest security in years in an effort to prevent anti-American demonstrators from creating an incident. With the exception of a brief skirmish Saturday when two students hurled leaflets at Kissinger, the security was effective.

During Kissinger's dinner talks with the former foreign ministers, several vans of riot police parked outside the exclusive restaurant on the fringes of Tokyo's Ginza district. Only pool photographers were allowed inside the restaurant, and then only for his arrival.

The American adviser was scheduled to meet Monday with Kakuei Tanaka, Japan's minister of international trade and industry, then leave for home later in the day.

U.S. "INCONSIDERATE"
Kissinger in Japan

ers and standby alarmists. Yet as the hearings on the agreements begin before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, a careful check shows that as few as 15 senators will vote no. This means ratification of the antibal listic missile treaty with far more than the required two thirds and ap proval of the agreement freezing of fensive missiles by an overwhelming majority.

In light of this, it is hard to see secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird seems to be prac kind of blackmail by threatening that unless Con APPROVES his full defense budget, with 1.3 billion dol development of new weapons systems, he will op e agreements. What is more, as part of this extraor deration by a leading member of the Nixon Adminis he indicates that he would take with him the Joint if Staff.

EXPLANATIONS for this behavior with at least a ce of reason occur. One is that with the President's Laird is appealing the right-wingers. A doubting can say, "Yes, I was for the treaties but at the one I voted for money for those new weapons that g to keep America strong."

underlying this explanation is a belief that the right appeased. That a right wing is ready to spring into a substantial numbers is a myth, as was proved by tion to the Nixon missions to Peking and Moscow. It is largely favorable, with approval coming from both itive and liberal-left sources.

her explanation for the Laird charge up Capitol Hill antly more logic behind it. The costly new weapons are being pushed as bargaining counters to be offset similar Soviet developments when the SALT sessions in the fall. This was the strategy on the ABM mis in the Pentagon putting in for four sites instead of alrady accepted so the extra multibillion-dollar- should be bargained away. That was just what hap ter Senator John Sherman Cooper persuaded most of weaponers not to fight over ABM.

ONESENSE, Laird is doing an indirect service to e of nuclear arms limitation. There is nothing in the interim agreement on offensive missiles to prevent ment of the fantastic new systems Laird is champion - far these systems go on the road of a new nuclear e his advocacy makes abundantly clear.

interim agreement is the smallest possible begin less, as President Nixon has said, the momentum moscow carries over into a new round of SALT ses hope for any real pause in the race toward annih il dim. Under the code names of Scad and Sram two sile systems are in the early stages. These would be missiles fired from an airplane used as a platform intruding over the enemy's borders.

SIDENT NIXON'S great achievement at Moscow eroded away. Unless there is momentum toward a nsive agreement on the offensive side, new weapons will unbalance the deterrent and start the arms race

DIPLOMAT'S VISIT: Armin H. Meyer (center), former United States ambassador to Japan, visiting with J. S. McDonnell (left) and Paul Mariyama before addressing

the St. Louis Committee on Foreign Relations last night at the Chase-Park Plaza hotel. (Post-Dispatch Photo)

U.S.-Japanese Discord Called Exaggerated

Relations between the United States and Japan have not been jeopardized by this country's attempt to ease tensions with China, a former ambassador to Japan indicated here last night.

Armin H. Meyer maintained that reports of a severe strain in relations between the United

States and a Japan were exag gerated. Meyer was American envoy to Tokoyo from 1969 until April of this yer.

The Japanese government ob viously was surprised by Presi dent Richard M. Nixon's plan to visit the People's Republic of China, Meyer said.

Park-Opera Ticket Sale

Tickets for individual per formances at the Municipal Op era will go on sale tomorrow at the Forest Park box office from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The ticket of fice will remain open daily, in cluding Sunday and holidays.

Tickets will go on sale at area offices Monday. They are all Famous-Barr and Stix, Bae & Fuller stores, the Arcade Building, Eighth and Olive Streets, and Ludwig's Music Store, Belleville. Mail orders will be accepted and should be

Ukrainian Dance Company," July 18-23.

"1776," July 24-30; Liza Min nelli, July 31-Aug. 6; "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," Aug. 7-13; Ann Miller and Pat Paulsen in "Anything Goes," Aug. 14-20; Frank Porretta, Hans Conried and Walter Cas sel in "The Student Prince," Aug. 21-27; and Jane Powell and Joseph Campanella in "The Sound of Music," Aug. 28- Sept. 3.

"But after the surprise," he said, "the Japanese realized that a reduction in tension be tween the United States and China would have a net benefit in reducing tensions in Asia generally, and therefore benefit them, too."

Some Japanese observers were reported to have said that a "pre-Pearl Harbor atmos phere" existed in their country after the President made his surprise announcement, and a month later levied a 10 per cent surcharge on imports.

But Meyer, who was inter viewed before an off-the-record speech to the St. Louis Commit tee on Foreign Relations, dis counted this assessment. In re sponse to another question, he said, "Our relationship has been very close all the time."

Meyer, who is on leave be-

tween diplomatic assignments, said it was his impression that presidential aid Henry A. Kissinger's visit last weekend to Japan had been highly success ful.

And, he said, the fact that Kissinger informed Japanese officials of his visit next week to China before any public an nouncement, "shows how close our relationship is."

Moves toward a U.S.-Chinese detente, Meyer said, need not place a strain on American re lations with the Japanese. "On the contrary," he contended, "there is some indication that the Peking government is less unfriendly toward the Japanese Government than they were previously."

Meyer said Japan also is seeking to improve its relations with the Communist Chinese.

alienated vote. Showing no Mus-
kiesque hesitation, the Manson fami-
ly—the crazed disciples who still
carry the torch for convicted murder-
er Charles Manson, and who dwell
somewhere deep in the California

Hoffman, and now the Manson family.
Their endorsements are bizarre
enough. Yet it is even more peculiar
that a repudiation of them has not
come forth from Senator McGovern
himself.

Dr. Kissinger's Obeisance

Presidential adviser Henry Kissinger was appropriately self-effacing in Tokyo the other day, assuring the Japanese that last year's so-called "Nixon shocks"—the announcement of the Peking trip and the imposition of import surcharges—had been badly handled and would not be repeated. But while Dr. Kissinger claimed to know little about Japan's attitudes toward international diplomacy, he displayed something more than blissful ignorance during his crowded schedule of meetings: "I was amazed," said Japan's foreign minister, "how much Kissinger knew about Japan."

In other words, pick a Kissin-
ger—any Kissinger according to your
needs. For the Japanese, it is con-
venient to accept without question the
face-saving confessional from Kissin-
ger, even as Kissinger undercuts the
truthfulness of that confessional. Such
verbal bowing suits the Japanese per-
sonality, and certainly is better than
the public silence for which Japan has

had to settle until now. But for Amer-
icans, the image of Dr. Kissinger ad-
mitting to a major blunder in allied
relations should not sit well at all.
The President's number one man has
been touted as the "mastermind" of
our current foreign policy, the wheel-
er-dealer supreme who functions as a
solo State Department. If Kissinger
blew it with the Japanese, then why
should anyone think he did not blow it
with the Nationalist Chinese over Tai-
wan, or—on the other side of the
coin—with the Soviets over SALT?

Certainly neither Kissinger nor the
President would accept the parallels,
and probably should not accept them.
A mistake in one area of operations
does not imply error in another, and
Kissinger likely was telling a white lie
anyway. Moreover, the admitted error
involved only the announcement of the
"shocks," not the substance of them:
As the White House knows, Americans
can live with a blunder in the han-
dling of the announcements as long as
the substance goes well.

As exemplified by Kissinger's cor-
dial reception in Japan, the shocks
have caused no irreparable damage in
American-Japanese relations. Sadly,
such a superficial status quo does not
extend to the rest of Asia: The Na-
tionalist Chinese, of course, are des-
perate for some tender-loving care,
and the Filipinos are downright ticked.
In Manila the other day, President
Marcos said that his nation "must re-
negotiate not only the military bases
agreement, but all other agreements
with the United States." As Ameri-
cans come to understand the long-
term effects of the shocks throughout
all Asia—not just in Japan—they may
begin to wonder if Dr. Kissinger's
obediance to the Japanese might not
have to be made to them one day as
well.

It's Appreciated

National Review

Legalize prostitution, out of Viet-
nam in 24 hours, nationalize health
care, legalize marijuana, amnesty for
draft evaders, zero population
growth, free college education, veter-
ans' benefits for draft evaders, legal-
ize homosexuality, abolish private
ownership of land. Thus saith the
platform of the Democratic Party of
the State of Oregon, as adopted by 324
delegates to the platform convention
April 9. The platform is not binding
on candidates—"a fact," says the
Portland Oregonian, "some of them
appreciate."

Ordinarily I would have dismissed
your editorial of May. 24 regarding
the airport tax as merely a further
toadying to county residents at the
expense of those of the city whose
name is on your banner. However
Mr. Shaffer's letter, The Forum, June
8, makes comment irresistible.

Mr. Shaffer, a confessed "regular
air traveler," lives in Henrico County
and pays no tax to support the air-
port. Incredibly and paradoxically, he
complains of (1) the "poor facilities at
the airport," and (2) a tax to raise
$300,000 to improve them.

This tax enables all "regular air
travelers" like Mr. Shaffer who have
contributed no tax dollars to the air-
port to assist in the improvement of
the facilities. They should rejoic-
rather than complain.

JANE M. MORRIS.

Taxpayers Would Benefit
From Pari-Mutuel Betting

Editor, The News Leader:

After viewing the Belmont Stakes
on television this past weekend, I ex-
perienced mixed emotions. I felt very
proud that such a great horse as Riva
Ridge was bred in Virginia and very
dismayed at the fact that he has
never had an opportunity to race in
this State.

It seems to me that if some of our
governing bodies wish to enjoy such
exquisite luxury, as the recent $6,487
table purchased by the local school
board, this State should legalize pari-
mutuel betting and give us poor tax
payers, who have to foot the bill
some help in the form of additional
tax revenue. Not only would it aid in
stimulating the economy, but it would
enable some of the finest horses in
the country to race in their own State.

STANLEY B. SAUER.

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Available from IVNA

Editor, The News Leader:

Alberta Cliborne's article of June
8, captioned "Nurse Shortage Re-
duces Visits," concerned curtailmen-
of home visiting services by the City
Health Department. An excellen-
 remedy to the problem remains for
the citizens of the Richmond metro-
politan area, including the counties of
Henrico, Chesterfield, and Hanover.
Home nursing care can be provided
by the Instructive Visiting Nurse As-
sociation, a UGF agency, which has a

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JAPANESE MORNING PRESS HIGHLIGHTS

June 12, 1972

LEAD STORIES: The Asahi, Yomiuri, Tokyo Shimbun, and Sankei played up US
Presidential Special Assistant KISSINGER's talks with Japanese leaders,
held yesterday, as their frontpage top stories, carrying the headlines
"Special Assistant KISSINGER Conducts Energetic 'Dialogues' Even Sunday;
Asks Who Will Become Next Prime Minister; Sounds Out on Diplomacy toward
Asia; Agreement Reached to Maintain Security Treaty Firmly; Views
Exchanged over 'USSR and China,' Too -- Talks with Foreign Minister"
(Asahi); "Special Assistant KISSINGER Holds Energetic Talks; Touches Core
-- Disposition of Taiwan; Contacts over Policy toward China to Be
Strengthened; Agreement Also Reached to Maintain Security Treaty Firmly --
Talks with Foreign Minister" (Yomiuri); "Special Assistant KISSINGER Holds
Energetic Talks with Foreign Minister and Others; Stop to Be Put to
'Diplomacy Going over Japan's Head'; Vietnam Problem Eventually to Be
Left to Negotiations; Interest Shown in Post-SATO" (Tokyo Shimbun); and
"Special Assistant KISSINGER Shows Interest in 'Post-SATO'; Holds Talks
with Leaders of Political Circles; No More 'Going over Japan's Head';
Agreement Reached with Foreign Minister FUKUDA to Maintain Security Treaty
Firmly" (Sankei).

Other morning papers carried the frontpage top-story headlines "Diet
Session at Final Stage; Last Spurt Put on LDP Presidential Election
Campaigns; All Plans for Taking Over Political Reins Clarified" (Mainichi);
and "Voices Calling for Restudy on 'Growth of One-Figure Percent';
Business Recession to Be Eliminated through Growth on Level of 10%;
Government to Push Positive Measures?" (Nihon Keizai).

The Asahi's top story said: US Presidential Special Assistant KISSINGER, who is now visiting Japan, held talks with Foreign Minister FUKUDA early on the morning of June 11, following his talks with Prime Minister SATO, held on the night of the 10th. He also met LDP Executive Board Chairman NAKASONE, Policy Board Chairman KOSAKA, Finance Minister MIZUTA, and persons connected with mass communications media, that afternoon; Secretary General ISHIBASHI and other JSP leaders that evening, and LDP members OHIRA, MIKI, FUJIYAMA, AICHI, and other former Foreign Ministers that night. Thus, KISSINGER energetically acted under his tight schedule, and conducted "dialogue diplomacy" quickly.

Through this series of talks, Special Assistant KISSINGER seems to
have used his energy to sound out Japan's views on the effects of the
Sino-US and US-Soviet talks and also on the problem of how to cope with
the new situation in Asia. Especially at his talks with LDP members,
KISSINGER promised not to repeat diplomacy "going over Japan's head," which
was seen in the case of diplomacy toward China, conducted last July, and
agreed with the Japanese side to establish contacts in advance between
the US and Japan when one of these two nations take new measures in
connection with policy toward China. KISSINGER also emphasized that

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US-Japan co-operation will provide a pivot for the sake of peace in Asia. Thus, it was also agreed that the US-Japan Security Treaty should be maintained firmly.

Through the series of talks, furthermore, Special Assistant KISSINGER is said to have expressed the following negative view on Soviet Communist Party General Secretary BREZHNEV's plan concerning the security of the Pacific area: "This will be meaningless unless China is included, and will become a military plan for the containment of China."

It seems that the major aim of Special Assistant KISSINGER'S current visit to Japan is to ascertain how the next Government of our country will tackle diplomacy toward Asia, including China. On June 11, too, KISSINGER held exclusive talks with Foreign Minister FUKUDA for about one and a half hours. Also, at his talks with NAKASONE, KISSINGER often sounded out the view as to who will become the next Prime Minister. On the morning of the 12th, KISSINGER will hold talks with ITI Minister TANAKA, and will finalize his ascertainment efforts as to this problem.

At the Special Assistant's talks with JSP leaders, discussions were conducted mainly on such problems as the Vietnam question, the Sino-US and US-Soviet talks, and the situation on the Korean Peninsula. This is regarded as an expression of the fact that KISSINGER is showing positive interest in the views of Japanese Opposition Parties, and is planning to regard these views as an important clue from the standpoint of considering US-Japan relations. This is also endoresed by the fact that he has suddenly added a schedule for holding talks with Chairman TAKEIRI and other Komei Party leaders on the morning of the 12th.

Special Assistant KISSINGER will leave Japan on the evening of the 12th after completing his four-day schedule.

Special Assistant KISSINGER also held talks with Foreign Minister FUKUDA at the Foreign Minister's Iigura Official Residence at Minato-ku, Tokyo, after 8:00 a.m. on June 11. The talks, which lasted for about three and a half hours, were also participated in by Ambassador to Japan INGERSOLL and National Security Council East Asian Affairs Division Director HOLDRIDGE from the US side and by Foreign Vice-Minister HOGEN and American Affairs Bureau Director General YOSHINO from the Japanese side. The latter one and a half hours or so were devoted to talks between KISSINGER and FUKUDA alone through an interpreter. Discussions were conducted on the general international situation, with emphasis on Asian problems, including Vietnam, China, the USSR, and the Korean Peninsula. During the discussions, views were also exchanged on US-Japan relations.

According to Foreign Minister FUKUDA, they exchanged views on the general world situation, first of all, while eating breakfast. After that, KISSINGER and FUKUDA alone discussed the Asian situation, with emphasis on such problems as the Vietnam and China questions and the US-Japan Security Treaty.

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In regard to Sino-US relations, KISSINGER explained, "Everything is written in the Joint Communique announced after the Sino-US summit talks. Some quarters suspect that it contains secrets, but this is not true at all." KISSINGER also emphasized that America's posture toward Taiwan is also as set forth in the Joint Communique, that this will remain unchanged in the future, too, and that the US will fulfill its commitments made to Taiwan. Thus, it is said that besides the facts clarified so far, no new facts were clarified, with regard to the China problem.

KISSINGER also asked FUKUDA about Japan's policy toward China. FUKUDA explained the Government's basic stand toward the normalization of diplomatic relations with that country and also the points of difference in views between the Government and the various Opposition Parties. KISSINGER also touched upon the shock, which US President NIXON's decision to visit China, which was reached last July, "going over Japan's head," dealt to Japan, and explained that he had not thought that this decision "going over Japan's head" would cause a very great shock to Japan. Thus, he is said to have definitely stated that no diplomacy "going over Japan's head" will be repeated in the future. And, the two sides promised to establish contacts in advance and reach understanding between the US and Japan when one of these two nations takes some new measures in regard to policy toward China.

Moreover, the two sides agreed that the roles, which the US and Japan should play in Asia, standing on mutual understanding, are very important, and also reached agreement on the recognition that the US-Japan Security Treaty is necessary, no matter how the world situation or the Asian situation may change, and that the Treaty should be maintained firmly.

With regard to the Vietnam situation, it is said that KISSINGER explained with a bullish attitude that the ultimate aim of America is to secure settlement through negotiations, but that in order to have North Vietnam participate in negotiations, the present military action will be pushed with a strong determination. In this connection, KISSINGER also said that he is aware that the intensification of the Vietnam war is having effects on the activities of US military bases in Japan, and that this is unpopular among the Japanese people. At this, it is said that FUKUDA explained the state of Diet deliberations, and urged the US side to reconsider the method of using US military bases in Japan. The two sides are also said to have agreed that Japan should fulfill a positive role in the economic reconstruction of Vietnam after the restoration of peace.

KISSINGER stated that at the US-Soviet summit talks held earlier, he touched upon the northern territory problem, which is a question pending between Japan and the Soviet Union, to some extent. On the other hand, FUKUDA expressed the view that Japan will not become a military big power, and that as its basic diplomatic posture, Japan would like to contribute toward world peace, especially toward the economic development of Asia, with its economic power as the background. KISSINGER is also said to have stated as follows: "I agree with this posture. Some quarters in America and in the world say that Japan will become a military big power in the future, or that it should become a military big power. But I do not think so." (Full Translation)

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The Asahi also gave page-two play to a report under the captions "KISSINGER Holds Talks after Talks; Enthusiastic about Adjustment of Economic Relations -- Talks with LDP (Executive Board Chairman NAKASONE, Policy Board Chairman KOSAKA, and Finance Minister MIZUTA); Listens to Views on Unarmed Neutrality -- Talks with JSP (Secretary General ISHIBASHI, Policy Board KITAYAMA, and International Bureau Chief KAWASAKI); Does Not Attach Any Expectations on Japan, Militarily -- Talks with LDP Members Who Were Formerly Foreign Ministers (Takeo MIKI, Masayoshi OHIRA, Aiichiro FUJIYAMA, and Kiichi AICHI."

EDITORIALS: The Asahi, in its first editorial titled "Shipping Industry Workers and Managers Should Resume Collective Negotiations," expressed the view that the dispute between labor and management in shipping industry circles has become protracted largely for emotional reasons. The paper said that the collective negotiations, which have been interrupted since May 7, should be resumed. The paper also said that shipping industry circles should endeavor for reorganization of enterprises. In its second editorial titled "Establish Rigid Supervision over International Cartels," the Asahi said it is regrettable that Japanese industrial circles are becoming more and more inclined to form cartels under the slogan of "orderly marketing." The paper pointed out, however, that the anti-monopoly policy varies widely according to countries and that not a few countries do not have even an anti-monopoly law. The paper hoped that multilateral discussions will be held at the OECD and GATT on the co-ordination of anti-monopoly policies.

The Mainichi, in its first editorial titled "How to Meet Sharp Rise in Gold Price," noted that the sudden rise in the price of gold on the free market has led to the growth of the fear that the international currency unrest may flare up again. The paper hoped that the Ten-Nation Finance Ministers Proxies Conference, which is to be held from June 13, will re-examine the Smithsonian system. In its second editorial titled "Expectations on Industrial Ecology Policy," the Mainichi said it deserves special attention that MITI is going to examine industrial policies from the ecological point of view, in an effort to meet the demand for prevention of environmental pollution. The paper hoped that industrial circles will strengthen their co-operation for prevention of environmental pollution.

The Yomiuri, in its first editorial titled "Early Decision on 4th Defense Plan Is Not Reasonable," said it is quite unreasonable that JDA Director General ESAKI intends to have the 4th Defense Power Consolidation Plan established finally by the SATO Cabinet which is scheduled to resign in the near future. The paper said that the JDA is hastening to make a final decision on the 4th Defense Plan because it fears that the Plan, if left to be determined by the new Cabinet, may be postponed or reduced in connection with the problem of normalizing Japan-China relations. The paper pointed out that JDA Director General ESAKI himself recognized that "There is no imminent danger of aggression on Japan." In its second editorial titled "Rise in Free Gold Price and Its Background," the Yomiuri expressed concern over the abnormal rise in the free price of gold in the European markets. The paper said that such a rise in the gold price has been caused largely by speculative purchases. The paper said there is the

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great possibility of the rise in the gold price leading to the recurrence
of the international currency unrest. The paper urged the Government
to liberalize the import of gold to be used for industrial purposes.

The Tokyo Shimbun, in its first editorial titled "Study Proposed Suspension of Whaling," doubted whether it is possible for Japan to resist the international opinion for suspension of whaling, commenting on the 10-year ban on commercial whaling which has been approved at the UN Conference on Human Environment. The paper noted that the whale resources throughout the world have been depleted remarkably due to random catches. In its second editorial titled "Perjury Difficult to Expose at Courts," the Tokyo Shimbun expressed the view that the cases of perjury are not infrequent, especially in the trials over civil cases. The paper said that the judges and lawyers should take a more rigid attitude toward perjurers.

The Nihon Keizai, in its editorial titled "Establish Fire Defense Measures for Protection of Human Lives," noted that the loss of human lives in flames is increasing due to the change in the structure of buildings. The paper asserted that the fire defense organizations should modernize their equipment for protection of human lives.

The Sankei, in its editorial titled "Correct Evasive Attitude Toward Public Nuisances," noted that both the Government and private circles have been offering too small funds for prevention of public nuisances. The paper said that the private enterprises should notice that they will suffer vital losses in the end, if they neglect the efforts for prevention of public nuisances. The paper asserted that the prevention of public nuisances should be developed into a new industry.

Japanese Language Press Coverage of KISSINGER Visit

June 12, 1972

The Asahi, Yomiuri, Sankei and Tokyo Shimbun gave frontpage top coverage to reports on Special Assistant KISSINGER's meetings with Foreign Minister FUKUDA on the morning of the 11th, his meetings with the Ruling Party leaders, and with JSP leaders in the afternoon, and his dinner and talks with LDP members who had formerly been Foreign Ministers in the evening, with most of the papers devoting from one-third to one-half the frontpage to cover the reports. The Mainichi and Nihon Keizai gave less prominence to the reports, although reporting them on frontpage. All six papers carried pictures showing KISSINGER with FUKUDA. The Sankei and Mainichi, in their inside pages, carried summing-up stories of Mr. KISSINGER's three days in Tokyo, with pictures, and with such captions as "Mister 'Ninja'; Beautiful Black-Haired Ladies Wonderful; Even Sees Japanese Dancing" (Sankei), and "Ninja's Three Days in Tokyo; Eats a Great Deal, Talks in a Loud Voice, and Casts Side-long Glances at Passing Ladies" (Mainichi). The Tokyo Shimbun also reported on page 14 that Mr. KISSINGER was "most popular" among ladies." There were no editorials or commentaries.

The Tokyo Shimbun's headline story, with the caption "To Stop Diplomacy 'Going over Japan's Head'; Special Assistant KISSINGER Holds Talks Energetically with Foreign Minister and Others; To Maintain Security Treaty Firmly; Vietnam Settlement Ultimately through Negotiations; Shows Interest in Post-SATO," reported as follows:

U.S. Presidential Special Assistant KISSINGER, who is now visiting Japan, started his talks on the 11th, from a little past 8:00 a.m., with Foreign Minister FUKUDA, following his talks with Prime Minister SATO on the night of the 10th, and energetically established contacts with various Government leaders and political leaders, including both the Ruling and the Opposition Parties, such as his having talks with LDP Executive Board Chairman NAKASONE, Policy Board Chairman KOSAKA, and Finance Minister MIZUTA, and with leaders of main newspapers, news agencies and radio and TV circles, as well as JSP Secretary General ISHIBASHI and other JSP leaders, in the afternoon, and with persons who were formerly Foreign Ministers, such as Aiichiro FUJIYAMA, Masayoshi OHIRA, Takeo MIKI and Kiichi AICHI, in the evening. At these talks, Special Assistant KISSINGER emphasized the importance of U.S.-Japan relations, and especially in his talks with the Foreign Minister, agreement was reached between the two on the following points: (1) Co-operative relations between the U.S. and Japan are indispensable for the peace and stability of the world and Asia; (2) The U.S.-Japan Security Treaty will be firmly maintained, no matter what changes there may appear in the world or the Asian situation; and (3) In the case of either Japan or the U.S. taking new measures in their policies toward China, both sides will mutually inform the other in advance, instead of going over the head of the other, as in the case of the Sino-U.S. talks. At the talks with LDP leaders,

when Executive Board Chairman NAKASONE proposed "the concluding of a comprehensive new economic agreement with the new Japanese Government, after NIXON's re-election," Special Assistant KISSINGER showed a forward-looking attitude in response, saying, "I agree with you. When I return home, I will confer with the President on that proposal." The Special Assistant also showed strong interest in the outcome of the LDP Presidential election, in connection with post-SATO, asking "who will become the Prime Minister after SATO?" Special Assistant KISSINGER will have talks with ITI Minister TANAKA and Komei Party leaders on the 12th, and with a group of scholars of international politics, including Kyoto University Professor KOSAKA. He will then have a press conference with Japanese and foreign correspondents, and leave for home, by a special plane, which will leave Haneda around 4:00 p.m.

## Talks with Foreign Minister FUKUDA

The first half of the talks, held at the Foreign Ministry's Official Residence in Iigura, Tokyo, and which started at a little after 8:00 a.m., were held over breakfast (Western style), for about one hour and a half. This part was attended also by Administrative Foreign Vice Minister HOGEN, and Foreign Ministry American Affairs Bureau Director General YOSHINO from the Japanese side, and by U.S. Ambassador to Japan INGERSOLL from the U.S. side. They mainly discussed the world situation. The second part of the talks, which lasted for about two hours, were held just between Foreign Minister FUKUDA and Special Assistant KISSINGER, with only one interpreter from the U.S. side being present. Views were exchanged, centering on the Asian situation. The internal political situation in Japan was touched upon in the first half of the talks.

According to the Foreign Minister, the gist of the talks was generally as follows:

**U.S.-Japan relations:** Special Assistant KISSINGER showed the understanding in various places that "Japan is an important country in world politics, and the U.S. will definitely not act in disregard of Japanese wishes." Agreement in views was reached between the two that mutual understanding and co-operative relations between Japan and the U.S. are indispensable for the peace and stability of the world and Asia.

In regard to the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty, agreement was reached that the Treaty is needed no matter what changes should occur in the world situation and in the Asian situation, and that it will be firmly maintained. The views for the reviewing of the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty, arising in both Japan and the U.S., were rejected in a very clear-cut expression. U.S.-Japan economic questions were not discussed at the talks that day.

Sino-U.S. Talks: Special Assistant KISSINGER emphasized that although "there are rumors as if there were some behind-the-scene transactions between the U.S. and China on the Taiwan question, that is not true, and as stated in the Sino-U.S. Joint Communique, the U.S. will uphold its treaty commitments toward Taiwan." When the Foreign Minister touched upon the point that Japan received a shock from the sudden announcement of the NIXON visit to China, Special Assistant KISSINGER admitted the easy-going attitude he had toward Japan, at the time, saying: "I knew that the NIXON visit to China was an important question for Japan. However, I did not think that it would receive such a big shock." He proposed that both sides can notify each other in advance in the case of either side's taking new measures in their respective policies toward China, in the future, and the Foreign Minister agreed to this.

Special Assistant KISSINGER also gave a firm promise that "in the future, 'diplomacy going over Japan's head' will absolutely not be conducted."

Vietnam Question: It seems that Special Assistant KISSINGER explained the contents of the U.S.-Soviet summit talks held in May, but Foreign Minister FUKUDA says that he cannot comment on that. However, Special Assistant KISSINGER explained that the U.S. is desiring ultimate settlement through negotiations, and stated that the U.S. is attaching expectations on Japan's positive contribution in the post-Vietnam reconstruction. The Foreign Minister said that he is having talks with U.S. Ambassador to Japan INGERSOLL on the question of the activation of the moves of U.S. Forces in Japan, with the intensification of the Vietnam war, and on the mounting of anxiety within Japan, and called for Special Assistant KISSINGER's understanding.

In regard to the Asian situation, the Korean question was touched upon, but the Foreign Minister says that there were no differences in understanding between Japan and the U.S. Special Assistant KISSINGER also clarified that Japan's northern territorial question was touched upon at the U.S.-Soviet talks, but it is said that his explanations on this question were brief.

Diplomatic Posture: The Foreign Minister explained Japan's basic diplomatic posture for the future, and said: "Japan has become an economic big power, but in the light of the people's sentiments, its becoming a military big power is inconceivable. Japan wishes to contribute to the peace and stability of the world and Asia with its economic power. However, we are now keenly feeling the need to maintain a balance between economic growth and mental growth, in connection with the Tel Aviv shooting incident.

Special Assistant KISSINGER replied that "there are views within the U.S. that Japan may become a military big power, or that it should become a military big power, but I cannot agree with such views."

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Internal Political Situation: While having breakfast, Special Assistant KISSINGER asked: "When will the LDP Presidential election be held?" The Foreign Minister explained the series of procedures for a Party Presidential election, and said: "After LDP President (Prime Minister) SATO expresses his intention to resign, a Presidential election will be held within half a month or 20 days. After that, an extraordinary Diet session will be held for the electing of the new Party President as the Prime Minister." (Full translation)

Among the reports carried by other papers on the FUKUDA-KISSINGER talks, parts which differed from the Tokyo Shimbun report are as follows:

Yomiuri: In the second half of the talks, they centered on the analyzing of the Asian situation. The Foreign Minister explains that they "touched upon China, especially the Taiwan question, and the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty." However, it is said that talks which touched on the core of the question of Taiwan, such as how this question will be settled in the future, were held, on the basis of the contents of the discussions on Taiwan held in the course of the U.S.-China talks... It is held certain that considerably probing exchange of views took place on the Taiwan question, such as future prospects and the changes in policies toward China, in view of the fact that the handling of the Taiwan question is matter of great concern for both Japan and the U.S., and as it is especially the focal question for our country's post-SATO Government, when pushing its measures for the restoration of Japan-China diplomatic relations. The Foreign Minister also explained in detail the Government's and the Opposition Parties' views toward the China question.

Mainichi: It is said that there was no mention at all about a visit to the U.S. by the Emperor, or a visit to Japan by President NIXON, about which there were rumors. The Foreign Minister stated as follows at a press conference held after the talks: "By 'firm maintenance' of the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty, we mean that we have no intention to revise even a part of the Security Treaty. It has generally been said that Special Assistant KISSINGER is lacking in knowledge about Japan, but I was surprised at his knowing Japan far more than had been expected. Especially in regard to Japan's policy toward China, his responses were accurate."

As regards Special Assistant KISSINGER's talks with the 'Ruling Party leaders, the Sankei reported as follows:

Meeting with LDP Executive Board Chairman NAKASONE; Policy Board Chairman KOSAKA; Finance Minister MIZUTA

The talks were held for about two hours, over lunch, from before noon, at Hannya-en, Shiba-Shirogane, Tokyo. From the U.S. side, Ambassador to Japan INGERSOLL and National Security Council East Asian Department Director HOLDRIDGE also attended.

The talks centered on three points -- analysis of the international situation, U.S.-Japan economic relations, and the U.S.-Japan Security

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Treaty structure. In regard to the international situation, Special Assistant KISSINGER emphasized the firmness of the ties between Japan and the U.S., and also emphasized: "Regarding European countries, predictable conditions exist, but the case of Asian nations is different. The U.S. will adjust relations with Asian nations individually."

In response to Executive Board Chairman NAKASONE's proposing, in connection with U.S.-Japan economic relations, "Should not a new and comprehensive economic agreement be concluded with the new Government in Japan, after the re-election of NIXON, and should not a method for automatically settling economic questions arising between the two nations be sought?" Special Assistant KISSINGER replied that "I agree with you, and I will have consultations with the President on that proposal, when I return home." He thus showed an extremely forward-looking posture to this.

As for the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty, Special Assistant KISSINGER emphasized that "the firm maintenance of the Security Treaty is our already established policy line," and rejected the arguments for reviewing the Security Treaty. NAKASONE and KOSAKA say that as for the nuance of Special Assistant KISSINGER's statements, they received the impression that the U.S. is attaching greater importance to the re-adjustment of economic relations, rather than on the Security Treaty.

NAKASONE and others also explained, in regard to the Japan-China question that "whoever becomes the next Prime Minister, he will come to tackle positively the realization of restoration of Japan-China diplomatic relations." They sounded out the U.S. side's intentions concerning the disposition of the Taiwan question, but Special Assistant KISSINGER avoided expressing his views, saying "no comments on the Taiwan question."

Besides the foregoing, Special Assistant KISSINGER noted as follows: (1) I do not think in the least that Japan is becoming militaristic; (2) China's Chairman MAO Tse-tung is an extremely powerful leader, and I received the impression of someone resembling the late French President DE GAULLE. At the very end, he showed deep interest in the post-SATO question, and asked NAKASONE and others as to "who will become the next Prime Minister." LDP Secretary General HORI did not attend the meeting, as he had returned to his home prefecture. (Full translation)

Reports carried by other papers were generally similar in contents.

As for the meeting with persons who had formerly served as Foreign Ministers, the papers all noted in their captions that the U.S. is "not expecting Japan to take over militarily." The Mainichi report said as follows:

Special Assistant KISSINGER held talks for about three hours with four persons who had formerly served as Foreign Ministers -- Aiichiro FUJIYAMA, Masayoshi OHIRA, Takeo MIKI and Kiichi AICHI, at a restaurant in Tokyo, on the night of the 11th. At this meeting, Special Assistant

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KISSINGER, replying to questions put to him by the persons present, clarified the following views: (1) The U.S. is planning to withdraw from Vietnam, but it will uphold its commitments toward the ROK and Taiwan; (2) However, it is not expecting Japan to take over militarily; and (3) It is more desirable to take the form of multilateral aid in aiding the developing nations.

To MIKI's question asking "what do you intend to do about Asia, after the implementation of the NIXON Doctrine?" Special Assistant KISSINGER stated: "The U.S. is thinking of withdrawing from Vietnam, but the commitments the U.S. has made to the ROK, Taiwan and other countries remain unchanged."

In connection with this, FUJIYAMA asked for the U.S. side's views, pointing out that "Among the Japanese people, there is anxiety that Japan may be forced to take over from the U.S." Toward this, Special Assistant KISSINGER replied: "We are not attaching expectations on Japan militarily. This is clear, even from the fact that the U.S. blocked Japan's military advance, even as far back as 30 years ago. A big power like Japan should consider matters concerning Japan by itself, and it should not seek U.S. advice."

AICHI expressed the following view: "There are delicate aspects to aid to the developing nations, even in the light of the sentiments of these nations. Is it not better to carry out aid in the form of multi-lateral aid?" To this, the Special Assistant replied: "I agree with that view. Both the U.S. and Japan worry too much about various things being said about their foreign aid. We should not regard them too seriously, and we should act with a serener mind."

Following this, Special Assistant KISSINGER asked OHIRA and MIKI, who are LDP Presidential candidates, "how about 'post-SATO'?" To this, OHIRA replied: "You had talks with Prime Minister SATO for four hours, and so, you probably know more than we do." To this, Special Assistant KISSINGER replied: "No, my talks with the Prime Minister were largely on diplomatic affairs." (Full translation)

The other papers' reports were generally similar, but the Mainichi version added the following point: Statement by FUJIYAMA: Relations with the U.S. will probably be the same, no matter who is in charge, but relations toward China will probably be different, depending on the person.

In regard to reports concerning the talks with JSP leaders, including Secretary General ISHIBASHI, Policy Board Chairman KITAYAMA, and International Bureau Director KAWASAKI, the Asahi reported as follows:

The talks were held for about 1 hour and twenty minutes at Hotel Okura, where Special Assistant KISSINGER is staying, from 4:40 p.m. on the 11th. There were talks on the Vietnam question, U.S. President NIXON's visits to China and the Soviet Union, the China question, the Korean question, and the way of U.S.-Japan relations.

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The JSP side, standing on the position that the Vietnam war is an act of aggression by the U.S., conveyed to the Special Assistant that the Japanese people are harboring great uneasiness and criticism against the using of Japanese bases for the Vietnam war. They also expressed the view that, although they welcome the President's visits to China and the Soviet Union from the viewpoint that they will help to ease tension in Asia, they consider it regrettable that no effects have appeared from them in regard to the Vietnam war. They asked for Special Assistant KISSINGER's views and outlook for the settling of the Vietnam war. In response to this, it seems that the said Special Assistant stated his views precisely and frankly, the contents are not made known at all.

The JSP side further asked, in connection with the China question, that it may be because of the Japanese Government's deference to the U.S. Government, in regard to the Taiwan Clause of the SATO-NIXON Joint Communique, for example, that it is unable to tackle the China question positively, it seems that Special Assistant KISSINGER expressed the view that that is a question of the Japanese Government itself.

In regard to the Korean question, the JSP side expressed the view that the U.S. may be wanting Japan to take over, after the withdrawal of the U.S. under the NIXON Doctrine, and, on the question of the future way of U.S.-Japan relations, the JSP side explained its view that the most necessary thing for U.S.-Japan relations, from a long-range standpoint, is to dissolve the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty and for Japan to take the course of unarmed neutrality, in the light of the spirit of the Peace Constitution.

The JSP side is evaluating the talks they had that day, in the light of the fact that Special Assistant KISSINGER listened to the JSP views with a serious attitude, apart from whether he really understood the JSP's way of thinking or not. (Full translation)

In connection with this meeting, the Mainichi reported: JSP Secretary General ISHIBASHI said at a press conference after the talks, as follows: "Unfortunately, we cannot reveal the contents, because of the other side's request, but we were able to obtain new information. Our talks centered on the Vietnam and the China question, but I received the impression of surprise that U.S. leaders are thinking to that extent. We asked about the U.S. Government leaders' prospects for settling the Vietnam question, and frank views were expressed by the Special Assistant."

The Nihon Keizai's "Kisha Techo" column reported as follows, concerning this series of talks:

Foreign Minister FUKUDA, who was the first among the LDP candidates for the Presidency, to have talks with U.S. Presidential Special Assistant KISSINGER on the 11th, in the morning, appeared at a press conference, in high spirits, saying "We had probing talks for three hours and a half, far exceeding the originally scheduled two hours." It seems that he was,

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after all, quite pleased by the fact that his talks were also much longer
than scheduled, in the same way as in the case of the Prime Minister. He
was in a very happy mood, saying, "In regard to the internal political
situation, the Special Assistant asked me about the time for the LDP
Presidential election. I explained the rules and procedures for it.
However, as for the outlook, I said nothing at all, because it is a
matter which is rather difficult for me to comment on." When asked:
"Was there not an expression of expectations toward the next-term Prime
Minister from the other side?" FUKUDA grinned happily, though saying...
"No comment." His expression seemed to say that he was calculating more
on the effects of the talks for his position as an influential candidate
for post-SATO, rather than as Foreign Minister, especially at this parti-
cular time.

"He was a far franker person, compared with Japanese Government people, who merely repeat bureaucratic answers." This was the comment given by JSP Secretary General ISHIBASHI, who had talks with Special Assistant KISSINGER that day. According to Secretary General ISHIBASHI, this was the first time, since the talks with the late Robert KENNEDY, who visited Japan when he was Attorney General, that JSP leaders had talks with an important leader of the U.S. Government. "Since it was the first time in many years, we expressed criticism against U.S. policies thoroughly. It seemed that this was the first time for the other side to hear such comments on his visit to Japan this time, and he listened with a serious expression." The JSP, though it has confidence in its having a pipeline to communist bloc nations, has been left far behind, even by other Opposition Parties, such as the Komei Party and the DSP, as far as relations with the U.S. are concerned. Therefore, this "exclusive interview" must have been extremely pleasing, and the said Secretary General was very boastful, saying: "The Special Assistant seems to have found the talks extremely meaningful, for he repeatedly said he hoped to see us again." (Full translation)

The Tokyo Shimbun carried the following letter-to-the-editor, titled "On the occasion of Special Assistant KISSINGER's visit to Japan": (the letter was from a man named Seiki ITO, 51 years old)

I am watching with extreme attention the exchange of views between Special Assistant KISSINGER and the Government, especially on the Vietnam question. According to Chief Cabinet Secretary TAKESHITA, the question of "prior consultations" will become a subject matter of talks, as a matter of course. However, according to the Foreign Ministry's explanations, it will go no further than to seek the other side's understanding for domestic public opinion, which is worried about the connection between the Vietnam war and the U.S. Forces in Japan.

So long as the Government takes the view that "transfers, reconnais-
sance and supply activities will not become an object of prior consultations"
no matter how expanded they may become, our uneasiness cannot be dispelled.
Delegate NGUYEN Thi Binh of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of the

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"South" to the Paris Talks, criticized that "Japan is taking part in the
Vietnam war, on the U.S. side." This, too, has been disregarded.

On the battlefront, there are the so-called "ball bombs," which
scatter countless bits of iron pieces, which penetrate deeply into one's
body, and gas bombs which blister the skin. The tragic expression on the
face of a young mother, and the crying face of a child, as they run toward
a rescue helicopter in Kontum, shake us deeply, with a forcefulness hardly
believable of a photograph.

A "diary" was found from the corpse of a soldier of the "North,"
scatterd around the battlefield. "I think of my home, and remember my
wife with love. When will I be able to go home ...?" This man, who had
been a high-school teacher, had become one of the "stars" of Vietnam.
"No matter what we think, this is the end." They are his last words.
Please do not throw us down into this bottomless pit of despair.
(Full translation)

The Sankei article on "Mister 'Ninja's' Four Days in Tokyo" says
as follows:

U.S. Presidential Special Assistant KISSINGER, the "world's greatest secret envoy," who arrived in Japan, saying that "I want to know Japan and I hope to obtain friends in Japan," is easily digesting his tightly packed schedule for his four-day stay, and will return home on the afternoon of the 4th. Besides talks with the leaders of the economic circles, who had invited him, he is having talks energetically with Prime Minister SATO and other influential candidates for the LDP Presidency. In addition, whenever he finds time, he is visiting museums and even seeing Japanese dances. How did Mr. KISSINGER, who carried out secret diplomacy like an invisible spy, in the Sino-U.S. rapprochement, act while in Tokyo?

Likes Secrecy: Secret talks with Prime Minister SATO (night of the
10th); Secret talks with Foreign Minister FUKUDA (morning of the 11th).
Secret talks with Executive Board Chairman NAKASONE, Policy Board Chairman
KOSAKA and Finance Minister MIZUTA (noon, of the same day). He certainly
likes secret talks, off-the-record talks, and no comments. The Japanese
side also fell into this, and Prime Minister SATO and Finance Minister
MIZUTA did not appear even at the press conferences with Japanese reporters.
Even those Cabinet members who met the press became vague when it came to
the important questions.

The spokesman for the U.S.-Japan Economic Consultative Council, which invited him, are worried about this heavy veil of secrecy. To the reporters' complaint that "we have not the slightest idea what he is doing," the Council also says: "We also do not know ..." However, American press and television correspondents are relaxed, saying: "If you get annoyed by such slight matters as this, you cannot cover the White House. At any rate, he is Number One in the world for not revealing anything. You don't know when the chance will come, so you just wait at the Hotel 24 hours."

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["Wants Freedom: Every time he steps out of his hotel room, he is immediately surrounded by five bodyguards of the Metropolitan Police Board and seven secret service agents. They are then surrounded further by about 10 policemen. In addition, there is very tight guarding 24 hours, day and night, in the hotel corridors, lobby and all entrances and exits to the Hotel. A leader of the MPB's Guard Section is taking a room on the same floor of the Hotel, and is protecting \"America's No. 2 man.\" However, it is this man himself, who is unhappy about this state of affairs. When he finally managed to visit the National Museum (on the 10th), in Ueno, Tokyo, which he had been most desiring to do, he sent away the bodyguards, and looked at the exhibits, leisurely, accompanied only by the official in charge at the Museum, repeatedly saying \"very nice.\"", "LDP Presidential Election: \"Who will be the next LDP President?\"\nPlease ask a fortune-teller.", "You were my student when you were at Harvard. Shall I support you?", "If supported by an American, it will be a minus. Your recommendation\nalone will be sufficient.", "(Conversation with Executive Board Chairman NAKASONE at Hannya-en,\nat Shiroganedai, Tokyo, on the 11th) It seems that it is not just\nJapanese culture that he wishes to know about.", "Smile: He changes his tie frequently. A three-color tie (red, blue and silver) (Haneda Airport), white polka dots on navy blue, (talks with SATO), black polka dots on gray (talks with FUKUDA), black ring designs on dark red (talks with leaders of the JSP) .... One thing which never changes is his smile. He never forgets to smile, and he jokes, too.", "\"When reported to such an extent, the boss at home will be proud,\ntoo\" (after his talks with FUKUDA). \"You mean that I have not made any\npromises for a date because there are no blonds in Japan? ... There are\nblack-haired beauties, so who knows ..." (at Hannya-en)", "The Mainichi carried the following report:", "The \"ninja\" who came from America, KISSINGER, has been moving about\nvery energetically, meeting with various leaders of Japan in Tokyo, ever\nsince he arrived on the night of the 9th. His moves were quite open, but\nthe contents of the talks are veiled in deep secrecy. Especially as this\nhappened in the very midst of the great flutter over post-SATO, it is\ncausing much speculation. He will hold a summing-up press conference on\nthe 12th, and then leave for home. Is it the KISSINGER style to let even\nimportant facts become known only after he leaves? What, then, were his\nthree days in Tokyo like?", "- 10 -"]

At any rate, he moves about very energetically. On Sunday, the 11th, he appeared at the Foreign Ministry's Official Residence in Iigura, at 8:00 a.m. for talks with Foreign Minister FUKUDA, when on the night before, he had been having talks until after 11:00 p.m. and when it must have been very late when he went to bed. The talks continued to 11:30 a.m. From there, he went to Hannya-en in Takanawa, and had talks with Finance Minister MIZUTA and others. A little past 2:00 p.m., he returned to Hotel Okura, and had talks with the representatives of the mass media circles. After this, from a little past 4:30 p.m., he met with the JSP leaders. In the evening, he had talks with persons who had formerly been Foreign Ministers, at a restaurant in Tsukiji. He easily handles a tightly packed schedule, going on for 13 hours, with hardly a moment of rest. The host side had prepared the schedule, leaving about 30 minutes to spare, but the talks become interesting, and there were frequently times when there were only several minutes between one meeting and another. Toward the evening of the 11th, his talks with the JSP leaders lasted longer than scheduled, and he had only time to return to his room, wash his face, and leave for the next meeting.

Even when entering or coming out of a conference room, he speaks in a loud voice, and his handshake is very firm. He also seems to have a good appetite. At the lunch at Hannya-en, he completely finished the plate of "tempura" and ate a steak, too. It is said that he also drank several glasses of fruit-juice. At any rate, he gives a far more dynamic impression than Japanese politicians.

Feminist: Mr. KISSINGER has given rise to many rumors about his lady friends, all over the world. It was perhaps for this reason that reporters from women's journals followed the Special Assistant's group, mingling with political press reporters. It has not been clearly ascertained whether he has been going out at night, but even from what appeared on the surface, there were signs of the feminist. He does not forget to give a side-long glance at ladies whom he happens to pass, even when surrounded by guards, when leaving or returning to the Hotel. If they are American ladies, he greets them with a "hello." At Hannya-en, the waitresses were dressed in Japanese kimono, and Natsuko-san, who speaks English, tied his shoe-strings for him, as he was leaving. He thanked her, saying, "If I had such a secretary, my work would become much easier." The pro-prietress also said: "He is very gracious. The girls who served all received a handshake from him." It seems that he can be said to be a diplomat who knows how to please women.

It was said, in some circles, that "it is not like a secret emissary because the exact time of his arrival in Haneda is known." However, JSP Secretary General ISHIBASHI, who had talks with him toward the evening of the 11th, seemed very impressed by "his thoroughness in secrecy." That was because what he said, with the promise that they will absolutely not be disclosed, had been full of new information and facts. The talks with Prime Minister SATO and Foreign Minister FUKUDA were also attended only by

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an interpreter of the U.S. side. The talks were held mostly between just the two persons. It must be that at such talks, surprising facts must have been revealed. There will be no records of these talks, and so long as the parties directly concerned do not disclose them, they will remain a secret forever. It seems that his liking for secrecy is very strong.

One of the purposes of his visit to Japan is said to be to collect information concerning the LDP Presidential election. The persons whom he met included, besides Prime Minister SATO, "MIKI, TANAKA, OHIRA, and FUKUDA" and also Executive Board Chairman NAKASONE. At his talks with Foreign Minister FUKUDA on the morning of the 11th, he asked bluntly, over breakfast, "What is the situation in the LDP Presidential election?" FUKUDA skillfully evaded the question, and it is said that he shifted the question to the differences in the procedures for an LDP Presidential election and an American Presidential election.

At the luncheon party at Hannya-en, too, NAKASONE was asked in all seriousness, "who will become the next LDP President?" It is said that NAKASONE also parried the question, saying "you should go and ask that of Fortune-teller TAKASHIMA." Mr. KISSINGER then teasingly asked: "Since you were once my student, shall I back you?" This was because Mr. NAKASONE had heard Mr. KISSINGER's lectures at a Harvard seminar.

Mr. KISSINGER will see ITI Minister TANAKA on the morning of the 12th. How will he evaluate the various candidates for post-SATO? It must be a matter of great anxiety for these influential leaders.

(KH)

June 12, 1972

The Asahi, Yomiuri, Sankei and Tokyo Shimbun gave frontpage top coverage to reports on Special Assistant KISSINGER's meetings with Foreign Minister FUKUDA on the morning of the 11th, his meetings with the Ruling Party leaders, and with JSP leaders in the afternoon, and his dinner and talks with LDP members who had formerly been Foreign Ministers in the evening, with most of the papers devoting from one-third to one-half the frontpage to cover the reports. The Mainichi and Nihon Keizai gave less prominence to the reports, although reporting them on frontpage. All six papers carried pictures showing KISSINGER with FUKUDA. The Sapkei and Mainichi, in their inside pages, carried summing-up stories of Mr. KISSINGER's three days in Tokyo, with pictures, and with such captions as "Mister 'Ninja'; Beautiful Black-Haired Ladies Wonderful; Even Sees Japanese Dancing" (Sankei), and "Ninja's Three Days in Tokyo; Eats a Great Deal, Talks in a Loud Voice, and Casts Side-long Glances at Passing Ladies" (Mainichi). The Tokyo Shimbun also reported on page 14 that Mr. KISSINGER was "most popular" among ladies." There were no editorials or commentaries.

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Diplomatic Posture: The Foreign Minister explained Japan's basic diplomatic posture for the future, and said: "Japan has become an economic big power, but in the light of the people's sentiments, its becoming a military big power is inconceivable. Japan wishes to contribute to the peace and stability of the world and Asia with its economic power. However, we are now keenly feeling the need to maintain a balance between economic growth and mental growth, in connection with the Tel Aviv shooting incident."

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A "diary" was found from the corpse of a soldier of the "North," scatter around the battlefield. "I think of my home, and remember my wife with love. When will I be able to go home ...?" This man, who had been a high-school teacher, had become one of the "stars" of Vietnam. "No matter what we think, this is the end." They are his last words. Please do not throw us down into this bottomless pit of despair.
(Full translation)

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Wants Freedom: Every time he steps out of his hotel room, he is immediately surrounded by five bodyguards of the Metropolitan Police Board and seven secret service agents. They are then surrounded further by about 10 policemen. In addition, there is very tight guarding 24 hours, day and night, in the hotel corridors, lobby and all entrances and exits to the Hotel. A leader of the MPB's Guard Section is taking a room on the same floor of the Hotel, and is protecting "America's No. 2 man." However, it is this man himself, who is unhappy about this state of affairs. When he finally managed to visit the National Museum (on the 10th), in Ueno, Tokyo, which he had been most desiring to do, he sent away the bodyguards, and looked at the exhibits, leisurely, accompanied only by the official in charge at the Museum, repeatedly saying "very nice."

LDP Presidential Election: "Who will be the next LDP President?"
Please ask a fortune-teller.

If supported by an American, it will be a minus. Your recommendation
alone will be sufficient.

(Conversation with Executive Board Chairman NAKASONE at Hannya-en,
at Shiroganedai, Tokyo, on the 11th) It seems that it is not just
Japanese culture that he wishes to know about.

"When reported to such an extent, the boss at home will be proud,
too" (after his talks with FUKUDA). "You mean that I have not made any
promises for a date because there are no blonds in Japan? ... There are
black-haired beauties, so who knows ..." (at Hannya-en)

The "ninja" who came from America, KISSINGER, has been moving about
very energetically, meeting with various leaders of Japan in Tokyo, ever
since he arrived on the night of the 9th. His moves were quite open, but
the contents of the talks are veiled in deep secrecy. Especially as this
happened in the very midst of the great flutter over post-SATO, it is
causing much speculation. He will hold a summing-up press conference on
the 12th, and then leave for home. Is it the KISSINGER style to let even
important facts become known only after he leaves? What, then, were his
three days in Tokyo like?

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June 12, 1972

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It seems that the major aim of Special Assistant KISSINGER's current visit to Japan is to ascertain how the next Government of our country will tackle diplomacy toward Asia, including China. On June 11, too, KISSINGER held exclusive talks with Foreign Minister FUKUDA for about one and a half hours. Also, at his talks with NAKASONE, KISSINGER often sounded out the view as to who will become the next Prime Minister. On the morning of the 12th, KISSINGER will hold talks with ITI Minister TANAKA, and will finalize his ascertainment efforts as to this problem.

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June 11, 1972

The Asahi, Yomiuri, Sankei and Tokyo Shimbun gave frontpage top-play to Special Assistant KISSINGER's Talks with Prime Minister SATO last night, and his earlier meeting with the leaders of the economic circles, generally devoting about one-third of the frontpage to cover the story. The Mainichi and Nihon Keizai gave considerably prominent frontpage coverage, though giving to it second place on the frontpage. All papers carried photographs of Special Assistant KISSINGER with the Prime Minister. The captions of the headline stories respectively read: "Focus on 'Post-SATO' U.S.-Japan Policy Line; Special Assistant KISSINGER Has 'Secret Talks' with Prime Minister for 4 Hours; Will Not Conduct Diplomacy 'Goxing over Japan's Head'; Denies Discussions on Reviewing of Security Treaty; Expressed to Business Leaders" (Asahi); "Special Assistant Has 4-Hour Secret Talks with Prime Minister; Asks about 'Post-SATO' Course; Hints at AM 'Japan-U.S.-Soviet' Joint Development of Siberian Gas" (Yomiuri); "No Need to Revise 'Security Treaty'; Special Assistant KISSINGER Emphasizes to Business Leaders; Neglecting of Japan Not Possible; Japan-U.S.-Soviet Development of Siberia; 4-Hour Talks with Nihon Keizai, Emphasizing 'Secret Talks' with Prime Minister" (Sankei); "Long, 4-Hour Talks, with No Other Person Present; Prime Minister SATO Has Talks with Special Assistant KISSINGER; Centering on Diplomacy after Visits to China and USSR; No Need to Revise Security Treaty; U.S.-Japan Friendship Is Basis of Asian Peace; Emphasized to Business Leaders" (Tokyo Shimbun); "Unusually Long Talks; Prime Minister SATO and Special Assistant KISSINGER; Confirm U.S.-Japan Co-operation; 'Were in Complete Accord'; Says Prime Minister" (Nihon Keizai); "Prime Minister Has Talks with Special Assistant KISSINGER; For Mutual Understanding; Full Four Hours" (Mainichi).

The Asahi's frontpage report said as follows (full translation):

U.S. Presidential Special Assistant KISSINGER, now visiting Japan, called on Prime Minister SATO at the Official Residence at 7:00 p.m., and after having dinner together, they talks until nearly 11:00 p.m. Except for an interpreter from the U.S. side, no one else was present at the talks, and it was literally a "tete-a-tetex" talks. Nothing has been made known at all about what was discussed at the talks that night, on the grounds that Special Assistant KISSINGER's visit to Japan is an unofficial visit. However, when reporters mentioned to the Prime Minister, who came out to the front doorway, together with his wife, to see Special KISSINGER's Assistant KISSINGER off, after the talks, "it was a very long meeting," the Prime Minister replied: "We were very much in accord." The Prime Minister, who is usually considerably tough, seemed somewhat tired, after the long talks which lasted late into the night. Meanwhile, Special Assistant KISSINGER returned directly from the Prime Minister's Official Residence to Hotel Okura, where he is staying, and immediately went into conference with his staff, accompanying him on this visit, including National Security Council East Asia Department Director HOLDRIDGE. The Special Assistant's expression was incomparably severer than before his talks with the Prime Minister, and it made one surmise that the talks that night must have had very deep-reaching political contents.

a big

It is thought that for Special Assistant KISSINGER, his purpose for his visit to Japan this time is to find out directly from Prime Minister SATO who will become the succeeding Prime Minister "after SATO." There are many people who think that his central objective was to grasp accurately what policy line our country's next-term government will take in its

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what policy line our country's next-term Government will take in its
are many people who think that his central objective was to grab accmately
SATO who will become the succeeding Prime Minister "after SATO." There
his visit to Japan this time is to find out directly from Prime Minister
It is thought that for Specialist KISSINGER, a purposeful pig
what have had very deep-reaching political contents.

with the Prime Minister, and it made one annuitant that the talks that night
Asaitant's expression was incomparsably severer than before his talks with
Security Comitit East Als Department Director HORDRIDGE. The Specialist
conference with his staff, accompanying him on this visit, including National
Residence to Hotel Okuns, where he is atsaying, and immediately went into
Asaitant KISSINGER returned directly from the Prime Minister's official
to the long talks which lasted late into the night. Meanwhile, Specialist
Minister, who is manually considerably tough, seemed somewhat tired, after
the Prime Minister replied: "We were very much in accord." The Prime
Asaitant KISSINGER off, after the talks, "it was a very long meeting."
front door was, together with his wife, to see Specialist KISSINGER with him
However, when reporters mentioned to the Prime Minister, who came out to the
Specialist Asaitant KISSINGER's visit to Japan is an official visit. However,
at all spont what was discussed at the talks that night, on the ground that
and it was literally "a tet-s-tetex" talk. Nothing has been made known
an interpreter from the U.2. side, no one knew that was present at the talks,
paving dinner together, they talks until nearly 11:00 p.m. Except for
on Prime Minister SATO at the Official Residence at 7:00 p.m., and after
U.2. President Specialist Asaitant KISSINGER, now visiting Japan, called
The Yasui's frontpage report said so follows (full translation):

diplomacy toward China and the Soviet Union, in order to promote NIXON
diplomacy after the summit talks with China and the Soviet Union, especially
its diplomacy toward Asia.

American correspondents who accompanied KISSINGER, deepened their impression, in the light of the contents of his talks with the leaders of the economic circles on the afternoon of the same day, that Special Assistant KISSINGER has come to Japan after studying both the internal politics and diplomacy of Japan, unexpectedly deeply, and it is thought that there were talks that night with the Prime Minister which probed considerably deeply into concrete points concerning the relations between the two nations. For example, it is thought that the Special Assistant explained to the Prime Minister the NIXON Administration's vision, such as what position should be given to the structure for ensuring security, with the U.S. as the axis, including the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty, in the midst of the new Asian situation following President NIXON's visit to China and the U.S., and that he emphasized that "U.S.-Japan friendship is the basis of Asian peace."

reconstruction of U.S.-Japan relations which have been strained,
This is because it is observed that/ever since the announcement of
the Sino-U.S. summit talks last summer, going over Japan's head, was also
one of the political purposes of his visit to Japan this time.

Meanwhile, on the part of Prime Minister SATO, he is considered to
have had talks, laying emphasis on hearing from the said Special
Assistant, who is the central person in the planning of the NIXON
Administration's foreign policy, the true aims of the United
States' multi-polar diplomacy, and on seeing the responses of Special
Assistant KISSINGER to the normalization of Japan-China relations, which will
become the biggest political task for the post-SATO Administration.

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become the biggest political task for the boat-2AIO Administration.

Asiaticant KISSINGER to the normalization of Japan-China relations, which will

States, multi-bolar diphropsy, and so on seeing the responses of specialist

Administration's KISSINGER foreign policy, the true aim of the United

Asiaticant, who is the central person in the planning of the KXXX NIXON

have had talks, laying emphasis on hearing from Mr the said specialist

Meanwhile, on the part of Prime Minister SATO, he is considered to
one of the political purposes of his visit to Japan this time.

This is because it is observed that even since the announcement of
reconstruction of U.S.-Japan relations which have been attained,

"U.S.-Japan friendship is the best basis of Japan peace."

XXXIX NIXON's visit to China and the U.S., and that he emphasized that
Treaty, in the midst of the new Asian situation following President
security, with the U.S. as the axis, including the U.S.-Japan Security
vision, such as what position should be given to the structure for enacting
Asiaticant explained to the Prime Minister the NIXON Administration's
the two nations. For this example, it is thought that the Specialist
considerably deeply into concrete points concerning the relations between
that there were talks that might with the Prime Minister which probed
politics and diphropsy of Japan, unexpectedly deeply, and it is thought
Asiaticant KISSINGER has come to Japan after studying both the internal
of the economic circles on the afternoon of the same day, that Specialist
impression, in the light of the contents of his talks with the leaders
American correspondents who accompanied KISSINGER, deepened their
its diphropsy toward Japan.

diphropsy after the summit talks with China and the Soviet Union, especially
diphropsy toward China and the Soviet Union, in order to promote NIXON

It is also thought that the Prime Minister made efforts to have the U.S. deepen its understanding in regard to the ways of using U.S. military bases in Japan and on the retrenchment of bases, explaining to the Special Assistant the strong anxiety and repulsion, which are mounting within Japan, over the relations between the Vietnam war and U.S. military bases in Japan, especially the bases in Okinawa after the reversion, in the light of the fact that the Prime Minister said, in the Upper House Foreign Affairs Committee meeting on the 6th that "I wish to have talks on the way of the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty, too."

In this way, it is thought that "dialogues" were held, with "post-Sato" and its parallel political line as the big pillar on the part of Special Assistant KISSINGER, and with the actual state of the United States' multi-polarity diplomacy as the big pillar on the part of the Prime Minister.

It was being rumored that Special Assistant KISSINGER may be bringing with him a personal letter from President NIXON to Prime Minister SATO, but nothing has been clarified on this point.

Will Not Conduct "Diplomacy Going over Japan's Head"; Denies Discussions on Review of Security Treaty; Expressed to Business Leaders

At the talks with the leaders of our country's economic circles held on the 10th, U.S. Presidential Special Assistant KISSINGER emphasized the need for the firm maintenance of the Security Treaty structure, saying that "the most desirable way for both Japan and the U.S. is to continue upholding the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty structure." He thus clarified a view which denied clearly the discussions for a reviewing of the Security Treaty, which are being rumored in some circles.

Regarding the % Taiwan question, he said that "It will probably be settled along the line clarified in the Sino-U.S. Joint Communique, issued

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settled along the line clarified in the 210-U.2. Joint Communique, issued
Regarding the # Taisan question, he said that "It will properly be
are being umored in some circles.

denied clearly the discussions for a reviewing of the Security Treaty, which
the U.2.-Japan Security Treaty structure." He thus clarified a view which
"the most desirable way for both Japan and the U.2. is to continue upholding
need for the firm maintenance of the Security Treaty structure, asking that
on the 10th, U.2. Presidential Special Assistant KISSINGER emphasized the
At the talks with the leaders of our country's economic circles held
Review of Security Treaty; Expressed to Business Leaders

Will Not Conduct "Diplomacy Going over Japan's Heq." Denies Discussions on
but nothing has been clarified on this point.

with him a person who letter from President NIXON to Prime Minister SATO,
It was being umored that Specialist KISSINGER may be pringing
polity diplomacy as the pig biller on the part of the Prime Minister.

Assistant KISSINGER, and with the actual state of the United States, multi-
and its huge political line as the pig biller on the part of Specialist

In this way, it is thought that "dialogues" were held, with "boat-to-boat"
U.2.-Japan Security Treaty, too."

Committee meeting on the 6th that "I wish to have talks on the way of the
fact that the Prime Minister said, in the Upper House Foreign Affairs
especially the passes in Okinawa after the renunciation, in the light of the
over the relations between the Vietnam war and U.2. military passes in Japan,
Assistant the strong anxiety and repulsion, which are mounting within Japan,
passes in Japan and on the retrenchment of passes, explaining to the Specialist
U.2. deepen its understanding in regard to the ways of making U.2. military
It is also thought that the Prime Minister made efforts to have the

in Shanghai, on the occasion of U.S. President NIXON'S visit to China."
Among the persons present, there were some who interpreted this as implying
that Special Assistant KISSINGER'S implying that China will not resort to
armed force for the liberation of Taiwan.

Talks were held between Special Assistant KISSINGER and 47 influential
leaders of the economic circles, who are members of the U.S.-Japan Economic
Consultative Council (Representative Caretaker: Fuji Bank Board Chairman
Yoshizane IWASA), for about three hours, including time for lunch, from
11:45 a.m. on the 10th at Hotel Okura, Akasaka, Tokyo. According to the
explanations given by IWASA after the talks, at a press conference, Special
Assistant KISSINGER said, besides the foregoing, that "the foundation of
Asian peace is U.S.-Japan friendship, and President NIXON'S visit to China
absolutely does not mean the slightening of Japan and shifting from Tokyo
to Peking." It is said that he thus strongly denied the U.S. Government's
"conducting diplomacy, going over Japan's head," in connection with the
China question.

In the background of Special Assistant KISSINGER'S emphasizing "U.S.-
Japan friendship" and "the firm maintenance of the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty
structure," there is the fact that the NIXON shocks, occurring twice
last year, in the form of the sudden announcement of a visit to China and
the adoption of new economic policies, which followed, had actually given
rise to a sense of distrust in the U.S. in Japan, and this had an aspect
of becoming linked with the arguments for a restudy of the Security Treaty.
It is thought that Special Assistant KISSINGER endeavored to dispel these
misunderstandings on the part of Japan" with these statements.

As regards Siberian development, which was one of the main subject
matters at the U.S.-Soviet summit talks, he expressed the view to the effect

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matters at the U.2.-Soviet summit talks, he expressed the view to the effect
that he regards Siberian development, which was one of the main subjects
of his visit to Japan, with these statements.

It is thought that Specialist KI22INGER endorses to diabei these
of becoming linked with the arguments for a settlement of the Security Treaty.
raise to a sense of diarism in the U.2. in Japan, and this has an aspect
the adoption of new economic policies, which followed, had actually given
last year, in the form of the sudden announcement of a visit to China and
structure," there is the fact that the NIXON shocks, occurring twice
Japan friendship, and "the firm maintenance of the U.2.-Japan Security Treaty
In the background of Specialist KI22INGER's emphasizing "U.2.-
China question.

"conducting diplomacy, going over Japan's needs," in connection with the
to beking." It is said that he thus strongly denied the U.2. Government's
apaiseably does not mean the tightening of Japan and shifting from Tokyo
Yasun peace is U.2.-Japan friendship, and President NIXON's visit to China
Vasatant KI22INGER said, besides the foregoing, that "the foundation of
explanations given by IWA2A after the talks, at a press conference, specialist
II:42 a.m. on the 10th at Hotel Okins, Aksaka, Tokyo. According to the
Yoshizane IWA2A), for a short three home, including time for lunch, from
Consultative Comit (Representative Cansaker: Enji Bank Board Chairman
Yamas of the economic circles, who are members of the U.2.-Japan Economic
Talks were held between Specialist KI22INGER and 41 influentist
armed force for the liberation of Taiwan.

KIXX Specialist Vassatant KI22INGER's implying that China will not resort to
Among the persons present, there were some who interpreted this as an
in Shanghai, on the occasion of U.2. President NIXON's visit to China."

that, in pushing mammoth projects, it is desirable to carry them out in the
form of international co-operation. This is taken as the indication of the
attitude that, in regard to the development of the Tyumen Oil Fields in
Siberia and the development of natural gas in Yakut, the negotiations for
which are now being held by Japanese and U.S. private circles with the Soviet
side, the U.S. Government will give support from the side.

In regard to the SATO-KISSINGER talks, the *Nihon Keizai* reported, in
part, as follows:

> As for the talks with Prime Minister SATO continuing for four hours, far exceeding the initially scheduled two hours, it is thought that this was because Special Assistant KISSINGER explained emphatically to Prime Minister SATO that the U.S. side considers Japan its most important friend in Asia and that it wishes to continue to maintain close U.S.-Japan relations in the future, too.

In regard to Sino-U.S. relations, which is causing anxiety to the
Japanese side, it seems that Special Assistant KISSINGER explained that
no such sudden and sharp development is expected, and that the U.S. policy
is to maintain the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty firmly. It is also thought
that, in regard to economic problems, too, he emphasized the view that co-
operative relations can be brought about through mutual co-operation between
the U.S. and Japanese Governments and between the economic circles.

Even though Prime Minister SATO's retirement is approaching, Prime
Minister SATO wants to place U.S.-Japan relations on a solid foundation
while he is still in office, and it seems that he emphasized that U.S.-
Japan relations are the basis for Asian peace and security. Prime Minister
SATO's saying, after the talks, that "we were completely in accord," is
being taken by some circles as indicating that the Prime Minister was

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being taken by some circles as indicating that the Prime Minister was
SATO's saying, after the talks, that "we were completely in accord," is
Japan relations are the basis for Asian peace and security. Prime Minister
while he is still in office, and it seems that he emphasized that U.S.-
Minister SATO wants to place U.S.-Japan relations on a solid foundation
Even though Prime Minister SATO's retirement is approaching, Prime
the U.S. and Japanese Governments and between the economic circles.
operative relations can be brought about through mutual co-operation between
that, in regard to economic problems, too, he emphasized the view that co-
is to maintain the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty firmly. It is also thought
no more and more and sharp development is expected, and that the U.S. policy
Japanese side, it seems that Specialist KISSINGER explained that
In regard to Sino-U.S. relations, which is causing anxiety to the
the future, too.

and that it wishes to continue to maintain close U.S.-Japan relations in
SATO that the U.S. side considers Japan its most important friend in Asia
because Specialist Vassatant KISSINGER explained emphatically to Prime Minister
far exceeding the initially scheduled two hours, it is thought that this was
As for the talks with Prime Minister SATO continuing for four hours, I
bust, as follows:

In regard to the SATO-KISSINGER talks, the Nihon Keizai reported, in
side, the U.S. Government will give support from the side.

which are now being held by Japanese and U.S. private circles with the Soviet
Siberia and the development of natural gas in Yakut, the negotiations for
attitude that, in regard to the development of the Tumen Oil Fields in
form of international co-operation. This is taken as the indication of the
that, in handling mammoth projects, it is desirable to carry them out in the

SAS satisfied with the results of the talks.

AS for Sino-U.S. rapprochement, which caused strained feelings in U.S.-Japan relations, Special ASsistant KISSINGER is thought to have explained, from his side, that the development of Sino-U.S. relations will be slow, and that the development of U.S.-China relations ASH is not so greatly different from the progress of Japan-China relations. Only recently, an American Embassy official in Japan said that "Sino-U.S. relations are not progressing at such a fast pace, as had been expected by some circles."

Special Assistant KISSINGER also explained in detail the U.S.-Soviet summit talks between President NIXON and General Secretary BREZHNEV. It is thought that Prime Minister SATO and Special Assistant KISSINGER were in accord on the promotion of U.S.-Soviet and Japan-Soviet friendly relations. It seems that there was also a frank exchange of views on Siberian development.

Special Assistant KISSINGER will confer with Foreign Minister FUKUDA on the morning of the 11th, and ITI Minister TANAKA on the morning of the 12th, both of whom are powerful candidates for "post-SATO." It is thought in some circles that he may also have sought Prime Minister SATO's views on the future moves of the political situation in Japan. For this reason, it is observed that Special Assistant KISSINGER will probably exchange views frankly with FUKUDA, TANAKA and others, when on the future of U.S.-Japan relations.

Concerning Special Assistant KISSINGER's meeting with the business leaders, the Nihon Keizai reported as follows:

Special Assistant KISSINGER emphasized at the meeting: "There is the view that U.S. foreign policy may not be attaching importance to Japan. This, however, is a serious misunderstanding. The/United States' Asian policy lies in the maintenance of friendship with Japan." He expressed

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policy lies in the maintenance of friendly relations with Japan." He expressed
opposition, however, to a serious misunderstanding. The United States, Asian
view that U.S. foreign policy may not be attitudinal importance to Japan.

Special Assistant KISSINGER emphasized at the meeting: "There is the
Jesuits, the Jesuits reported as follows:

Concerning Special Assistant KISSINGER's meeting with the Japanese
relations.

Frankly with FUKUDA, TANAKA and others, KAM on the future of U.S.-Japan
is observed that Special Assistant KISSINGER will probably exchange views
the future moves of the political situation in Japan. For this reason, it
in some circles that he may also have sought Prime Minister SATO's views on
13th, both of whom are powerful candidates for "boat-SATO." It is thought
on the morning of the 11th, and ITI Minister TANAKA on the morning of the
Special Assistant KISSINGER will confer with Foreign Minister FUKUDA

It seems that there was also a frank exchange of views on Siparian development.
 accord on the promotion of U.S.-Soviet and Japan-Soviet friendly relations.
 thought that Prime Minister SATO and Special Assistant KISSINGER were in
 summit talks between President NIXON and General Secretary BRESHMEE. It is
 Special Assistant KISSINGER also explained in detail the U.S.-Soviet
 at such a great pace, as had been expected by some circles."

Embassy official in Japan said that "Sino-U.S. relations are not progressing
from the progress of Japan-China relations. Only recently, an American
that the development of U.S.-China relations is not so greatly different
from China's side, that the development of Sino-U.S. relations will be slow, and
U.S.-Japan relations. Special Assistant KISSINGER is thought to have explained,
that for Sino-U.S. rapprochement, which cannot attained feelings in
the United States as satisfied with the results of the talks.

the intention of maintaining the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty firmly. In regard
to U.S.-Japan economic relations, he clarified the following views: (1) The
currency question and the trade question are inseparable, and it is necessary
to study a new international framework for having multilateral study on this;
(2) In the development of Siberian resources, there are many huge projects,
and a co-operative structure among the nations concerned, including Japan
and the U.S., is needed.

The gist of the statements made by Special Assistant KISSINGER
at the talks with the members of the U.S.-Japan Economic Consultative Council
WEDNESDAY is as follows:

1. We hear the criticism that U.S. foreign policy is slighting Japan. This, however, is a big misunderstanding. U.S.-Japan co-operative relations are indispensable for the stabilization of Asia, and the NIXON visit to China, which was called "diplomacy going over Japan's head," was nothing more than the result of recognizing the fact of the changes in the international situation. I wish to emphasize that there is no change in the point that the basis of our Asian policy lies in friendship with Japan. Furthermore, there were no discussions whatsoever on any kind of secret agreements on the occasion of President NIXON's visits to Peking and Moscow.

2. Currency and trade questions between Japan and the U.S. should be handled on a multilateral basis, as much as possible. Should we not study the formation of some kind of a new international "framework for action"?

3. As far as the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty, the U.S., as far as it is concerned, thinks there is no need to revise it, at the present time. The maintenance of the Security Treaty structure is necessary for the U.S., and it is most desirable. (full translation)

time. The maintenance of the Security Treaty structure is necessary for the
is concerned, thinking there is no need to revise it, at the present

3. As far as for the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty, the U.S., as far as it
attempts the formation of some kind of new international "framework for action"?
be handled on a multilateral basis, as much as possible. Should we not

3. Currency and trade questions between Japan and the U.S. should
occasion of President NIXON's visits to Beijing and Moscow.

there were no discussions whatsoever on any kind of secret agreements on the
the basis of our Vairam policy lies in friendship with Japan. Furthermore,
atmosphere. I wish to emphasize that there is no change in the point that
the result of recognizing the fact of the changes in the international
which was called "diplomacy going over Japan's head," was nothing more than
are indispensable for the stabilization of Asia, and the NIXON visit to China,
This, however, is a pig misunderstanding. U.S.-Japan co-operative relations
1. We hear the criticism that U.S. foreign policy is affighting Japan.
KIMIZUKI is as follows:

at the talks with the members of the U.S.-Japan Economic Consultative Council
The fact of the statements made by Specialist Assistant KISSINGER

and the U.S., is needed.

(2) In the development of Siberian resources, there are many huge projects, to study a new international framework for having multilateral study on this; currency question and the trade question are inessential, and it is necessary to U.S.-Japan economic relations, he criticized the following views: (1) The
the intention of maintaining the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty firmly. In regard

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The *Nihon Keizai* also reported, on the frontpage, that Special Assistant KISSINGER said, in connection with the Taiwan question, that the status quo will be maintained for the time being. The report said:

U.S. Presidential Special Assistant KISSINGER attended the reception jointly given by the U.S.-Japan Economic Consultative Council and the U.S. Embassy, at Hotel Okura, on the evening of the 10th, and expressed his views on the present state of Sino-U.S. relations, the Taiwan question, and U.S.-Japan political and economic relations in general. In this, Special Assistant KISSINGER said clarified that (1) The U.S. side, on its part, has the judgment that the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty should absolutely be maintained firmly; and (2) Concerning the future of Taiwan, the U.S. Government's position was summed up completely in the Sino-U.S. Joint Communique of February, and for the time being, it takes the direction of maintaining the status quo. He also touched upon long-range prospects for international policies, too.

present state of

As regards the/Sino-Soviet relations, it is said that he said that "it seems that the conflict over the Sino-Soviet borders is more serious than had been imagined," and thereby hinting that there are appearing signs that the Sino-Soviet relations of confrontation may further worsen.

(full translation)

The *Mainichi*, in connection with the SATO-KISSINGER talks, made the following comment: "Special Assistant KISSINGER's main aims were, first, to see Japan and with his own eyes and understand it, and secondly, to convey directly to Prime Minister SATO, once again, the NIXON Administration's posture toward Japan, and the nature of the talks was not "negotiations," and the main emphasis was on deepening mutual understanding following the series of sharp changes in the world

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must maintain understanding following the series of sharp changes in the world

~~MINISTER~~ was not "negotiations," and the main emphasis was on deepening

and secondly, the convey directly to Prime Minister SATO, once again, the

simply were, first, to see Japan ~~as~~ with his own eyes and understand it, the

following comment: "Special KISSINGER's main task

~~The Mainichi~~, in connection with the SATO-KISSINGER talks, made

(full translation)

than had been imagined," he thereby hinting that there are abberating

As regards the Sino-Soviet relations, it is said that he said that

present state of

policies, too.

the status quo. He said touched upon long-range prospects for international

ment's position was aimed at completely in the Sino-U.S. Joint Communique

maintained timely; and (3) Concerning the future of Taiwan, the U.S. Govern-

has the judgment that the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty should spoliotely be

~~Vassatant KISSINGER~~ clarified that (1) The U.S. said, on its part,

Emphasis, at Hotel Okuns, on the evening of the 10th, and expressed his views

U.S. Presidental Special Assistant KISSINGER attended the reception

Special KISSINGER said, in connection with the Taiwan question, that the

~~The Mion Keissai sato reported, on the frontpage, that Special~~

situation. It is further said that Special Assistant KISSINGER is showing
very strong interest in the trends of the LDP presidential election, which is
now the biggest issue in our country's political world, and that he engaged
actively in "collecting information." The talks became two times longer
than the initially scheduled time, and lasted for four hours. It turned out
to be an exceptionally long meeting, even for Prime Minister SATO, who likes
to have talks with foreigners. The Prime Minister shook hands firmly with
Special Assistant KISSINGER, and saw him off in very good spirits. However,
as regards the contents of the talks, he said shortly that 'we were in com-
plete accord, and the talks became long.' Chief Cabinet Secretary TAKESHITA
also refused to make any official announcements concerning the results of
the talks, saying "It has been agreed that the contents will not be announced,
and it would be impolite of me to ask the Prime Minister about them.' Thus,
the talks which lasted as long as four hours will remain 'talks behind
closed doors' literally."

Concerning Special Assistant KISSINGER's talks with business leaders,
the Mainichi, in part, reported as follows:

Special Assistant KISSINGER also said: (1) It is most desirable to
maintain the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty structure firmly; (2) There are no
secret agreements between the U.S. and China, or R between the U.S. and
the USSR; (3) Economic relations between the U.S. and China are not likely
to expand rapidly; and (4) Co-operation among Japan, the U.S. and the USSR
is necessary for the development Soviet West Siberia; and (5) Among
economic problems between the U.S. and Japan, many of them started from i
individual enterprises, and it seems that the expectations of the U.S.
economic circles toward Japan are too precipitous.

His statement on Siberian development means the U.S. Government's

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His statement on Siberian development means the U.2. Government's
economic circles toward Japan are too *mamáxx* precipitates.

individual enterprises, and it seems that the expectations of the U.2.
economic problems between the U.2. and Japan, many of them started from x
is necessary for the development Soviet West Siberia; and (2) Among
to expand rapidly: (1) Co-operation among Japan, the U.2. and the U22R
the U22R; (3) Economic relations between the U.2. and China are not likely
secret agreements between the U.2. and China, or if between the U.2. and
maintain the U.2.-Japan Security Treaty structure firmly; (3) There are no
Special Assistant KISSINGER said: (1) It is most desirable to
the Mainichi, in part, reported as follows:

Concerning Special Assistant KISSINGER's talks with Japanese leaders,
closed doors, literally.

the talks which isated as long as four homes will remain, talks behind
and it would be imbolite of me to ask the Prime Minister about them.' Thus,
the talks, saying "It has been agreed that the contents will not be announced,
said returned to make any official announcements concerning the results of
bete accord, and the talks became long.' Chief Cabinet Secretary TAKESHITA
as regards the contents of the talks, he said shortly that 'we were in com-
Special Assistant KISSINGER, and saw him off in very good spirits.' However,
to have talks with foreigners. The Prime Minister took hands firmly with
to be an exceptionally long meeting, even for Prime Minister SATO, who likes
than the initially scheduled time, and isated for four homes. It turned out
actively in "collecting information." The talks became two times longer
now the biggest issue in our country's politico-world, and that he engaged
very strong interest in the trend of the N.D. presidential election, which is
situation. It is further said that Special Assistant KISSINGER is showing

openly showing, for the first time, its intention to tackle joint development
of Siberian resources by Japan, the U.S. and the USSR, and it is considered
that, not only will it further promote co-operation for Siberian development,
now being pushed by the economic circles of our country and U.S. enterprises,
but that it may even provide an opportunity for its developing into something
like a "resources alliance" among Japan, the U.S. and the USSR, in the future.
Special Assistant KISSINGER's emphasizing the "need for U.S.-Japan co-
operation" on the occasion of his visit to Japan this time, is considered
to be based on the U.S. Government's judgment that it will become necessary
for it, in the future, to secure large-scale resources, and that indicating
that it intends to explore ways for the effective promotion of Siberian
development.

However, even if it were to develop into joint development by the
three nations -- Japan, the U.S. and the USSR -- there are still many
problems in the way of concretely materializing joint development, such as
what posture the Soviet side will show concretely, and our country's very
inferior conditions for the offering of credits to the Soviet Union, when
compared with the U.S.

The Tokyo Shimbun reported that the contents of this Special Assistant KISSINGER's statements on his talks with business leaders, according to U.S.-Japan Economic Consultative Council Representative IWASA, are as follows:

1. The view held in some circles in Japan, in connection with the U.S. Government's foreign policy, that the U.S. is neglecting Japan, or that the U.S. has shifted from Japan to Peking, in Asia, is contrary to the truth, and it also runs counter to the views of the NIXON Administration. It is absolutely not true. Japan and the U.S. are

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Administration. It is sparsely not true. Japan and the U.2. are
contrary to the truth, and it slao runs counter to the views of the NIXON
Japan, or that the U.2. has shifted from Japan to Beijing, in Asia, is
with the U.2. Government's foreign policy, that the U.2. is neglecting
J. The view held in some circles in Japan, especially in connection
are as follows:

to U.2.-Japan Economic Consultant Committee Representative Cigaretter IWA2,
KISSIMGER's statements in his talk with business leaders, according
The Tokyo Shimpuro reported that the contents of the Special Vaaatant
compared with the U.2.

interior conditions for the offering of credits to the Soviet Union, when
what posture the Soviet side will show concretely, and our country's very
problems in the way of concretely materializing joint development, and so
three nations -- Japan, the U.2. and the U22R -- there are still many

However, even if it were to develop into joint development by the
development.

that it intends to explore ways for the effective promotion of Sipen
for it, in the future, to secure large-scale reoromces, and that indicating
to be based on the U.2. Government's judgment that it will become necessary
operation" on the occasion of his visit to Japan this time, is considered
Special Vaaatant KISSIMGER's emphasizing the "need for U.2.-Japan co-

like a "reasons alliance" among Japan, the U.2. and the U22R, in the future.
put that it may even provide an opportunity for its developing into something
now being planned by the economic circles of our country and U.2. enterprises,
that, not only will it further promote co-operation for Sipen's development,
of Sipen's reasons by Japan, the U.2. and the U22R, and it is considered
openly showing, for the first time, its intention to tackle joint development

definitely equal partners, and the establishing of close relations between
the two nations is needed for Asian and world peace. In U.S.-Japan relations,
it is most desirable to uphold the Security Treaty structure. The Security
Treaty structure is necessary for the U.S., too, and we do not think there
is need to revise it.

2. The dialogue between the U.S. and Peking was started, in an effort to respond to the objective conditions in the world and for the past 20 years or so, and to the changes in objective facts, and such objective facts and conditions were not created intentionally by the U.S. The U.S. way of thinking is to promote Asian diplomacy, standing on this new foundation. U.S.-Japan relations are absolutely the key basis.

3. Various speculations arose throughout the world in regard to President NIXON's visits to Peking and Moscow. However, there are absolutely no secret agreements or secret transactions between the U.S. and China, nor are there any agreements with the Soviet Union.

4. The dialogue between the U.S. and China will be continued in the future, and various concrete questions will be taken up in the course of the existing dialogue. However, we are not thinking that U.S.-China economic relations will expand at a fast pace.

5. As for economic relations between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, we failed to reach agreement this time, in regard to such pending questions between the two Governments, as the disposal of the war-time debts, the offering of credit to the Soviet Union by the U.S., and the question of according the most-favored-nation treatment. However, they will move in the direction of settlement in the near future. On the private level, there are such questions as the development of Siberian resources, including petroleum, natural gas, nickel and copper. If pending questions

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between the Governments are settled, the 比較 offering of credit to the Soviet Union will be placed on the agenda. In the development of Siberia, all plans are huge projects, and I think it will become necessary to tackle them with a forward-looking posture, based on international co-operation.

6. The U.S. cannot bear to see the Saigon Government being 比較 overrun by a communist regime. The U.S. is supporting the plan for the settlement of the Vietnam question by a government which is established through an election which will be convincing, not only to the U.S. alone, but 比較 internationally, as well, including the free nations. (Full translation)

Concerning Special Assistant KISSINGER's talks with business leaders, the **Sankei** reported, under the caption "Armed Liberation Not Likely; Special Assistant KISSINGER's Views on Taiwan Question":

According to a clarification made by a 外國 business circles' source on the 10th, it seems that Special Assistant KISSINGER clarified the U.S. Government's basic views concerning Sino-U.S. relations, including Taiwan, when he held talks with the top leaders of our country's economic circles that day, at Hotel Okura. To judge comprehensively from the statements made by various business circles, the Special Assistant's statements seem to have contained such points as that (1) China will probably not liberate Taiwan, resorting to armed force; (2) Talks between China and Taiwan will probably not take place, for some time to come, but the relations between the two will come to change gradually; and (3) The U.S. is determined to wait patiently for the time to come when China and Taiwan will have direct talks with each other.

The economic circles of our country were showing the greatest interest in the China and the Taiwan question, in connection with Special Assistant KISSINGER's visit to Japan. All the more for this reason, they are

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KISSINGER's visit to Taiwan. All the more for this reason, they are
in the China and the Taiwan question, in connection with Specialist Assistant
the economic circles of our country were showing the greatest interest
talks with each other.

wait patiently for the time to come when China and Taiwan will have direct
the two will come to change gradually; and (3) The U.S. is determined to
propably not take place, for some time to come, put the relations between
Taiwan, resorting to armed force; (2) Talks between China and Taiwan will
to have contained such points as that (1) China will properly not liberate
made by various business circles, the Specialist Assistant's statements seem
that dqa, at Hotel Okura. To judge comprehensively from the statements
when he held talks with the top leaders of our country's economic circles
Government's basic views concerning Sino-U.S. relations, including Taiwan,
on the 10th, it seems that Specialist KISSINGER clarified the U.S.
According to a clarification made by a U.S. business circles' source
Specialist KISSINGER's views on Taiwan Question.:
the Sankei reported, under the caption "Armed Liberation Not Likely; Specialist

Concerning Specialist KISSINGER's talks with business leaders,
put on internationally, as well, including the free nations. (Full transation)
through an election which will be convincing, not only to the U.S. alone,
settlement of the Vietnam question by a government which is established
overrun by a communist regime. The U.S. is supporting the plan for the
6. The U.S. cannot bear to see the Saigon Government being taken
them with a forward-looking boat, based on international co-operation.
plans are huge projects, and I think it will become necessary to tackle
Union will be placed on the agenda. In the development of Sipen's, all
between the Governments are settled, the U.S. offering of credit to the Soviet

taking this statement with a complicated feeling, observing that "it may be
that, after all, there were some talks other than those appearing in the
Joint Communique, in the course of President NIXON's visit to China."

Such leaders of the economic circles as Keidanren (Federation of
Economic Organizations) Chairman Kogoro UEMURA, Fuji Bank Board Chairman
Yoshizane IWASA and Tobo Rayon Board Chairman Takeshi KAM SAKURADA, expressed
the very strong impressions they received respectively from their talks with
Special Assistant KISSINGER. To judge comprehensively from them, Special
Assistant KISSINGER'S statements, for the most part, accurately reflected the
not very different from the contents of the U.S.-China Joint Communique,
issued earlier, on the occasion of President NIXON'S visit to China.

However, business leaders are showing surprise, in connection with
Special Assistant KISSINGER'S statement to the effect that "China will not
resort to armed force for the liberation of China Taiwan, and the U.S. will
wait patiently for the settlement of the question through talks between
China and Taiwan," that the U.S. and China are in far closer relations than
they had expected. It is also said that Special Assistant KISSINGER repeatedly
emphasized that "the U.S.-Taiwan Treaty will not be abrogated." However,
in this connection, there is starting to appear the observation in economic
circles that "the U.S. may be playing some part in the settlement through
talks between China and Taiwan."

and industrial and general

In our country's economic/circles, there has been the observation that
with the NIXON visit to China, "the distance between Japan and China has
also been shortened." However, as a result of the talks that day, it is
undeniable that their view is shifting to the observation that "the US relations
among the three nations -- the U.S., China and Taiwan -- still cannot be
regarded optimistically."

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