ANNEX DRAFT TELEGRAM From:Cabinet Offices To:J.S.M. Washington C.O.S.(W) .... Reference J.S.M. 305 August, 1946. Negotiations between the Portuguese and the Americans for long-term American bases in Portuguese territory have reached a critical stage, and it would be unwise to complicate them by a renewal of our request at present. 2. In any case, owing to insufficient aircraft it will be most improbable that mapping could be undertaken before next April. 3. You could draw attention to the American attitude on the subject of the release to us of Intelligence from China and South America.