Congressional action, which would be difficnlt obtein this sessicn. — Reasorable- ness of compensation figure would therefore be w vital facter in effort obtain necessary funds. 3e a . | . 7 Departaent requests you forward soonest estiuates of range of amourts referred to para 6 reftel, — he FYI. Oo | We plaming request Bureau of Budget explore problem with view to repid settlement. In any event will require positive statesent ef importance to US-Japan relations that settlement be made promptly as well as reasonable justification of amount sought. > SMITH ~._ at aaa eo a mage ele *? Sone ae “ . . *3 feo vy “, . co $ADS i* . : -~