Repeated to London 120.

I took Burrell [1] to call on Secretary of the Navy [2] and Chief
of Naval Operations [3] today.

Secretary of the Navy holds the same views as expressed in first
two paragraphs of my telegram No. 389 [4] (repeated to London No.

116). Five additional modern United States submarines are being
sent to Manila making total of 17.

China is seeking and will probably get additional financial
assistance here. China is also seeking aircraft here to enable air
offensive to be conducted against Japanese.

Knox and Stark both agreeable to highly confidential strategic
Staff Conversations at an early date. Secretary of the Navy will
see the British Ambassador [5] today on this.

Stark agreed to show Burrell American strategic proposals in
Pacific area tomorrow.

Both Burrell and Goble [6] have had useful discussions with all
appropriate branches of both Services and have been given all
relevant information regarding Australian situation. Burrell will
leave Los Angeles 30th November. Navy Office suggests that he see
Admiral Richardson Commander-in-Chief of Pacific fleet in Honolulu
and are so arranging.

American Naval Attache (Commander [Causey] [7]) is to be sent to
American Legation in Australia.

I find on enquiry that the State Department and Navy Office and
British Embassy would welcome appointment of Royal Australian Navy
Attache this Legation. It would enable me to keep in touch with
Naval Intelligence and plans prepared in an advantageous way that
is not possible now. Grateful if early consideration could be
given and if I have confidentially an opportunity of expressing an
opinion regarding the individual before appointment. Personality
of individual most important here. Burrell has knowledge of type
necessary.

CASEY