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along with Sir Stafford Cripps. However, discussions on
the plan arrived at a stalemate. Mr. Johnson, in an
effort to assist Sir Stafford, worked out a compromise
plan which he presented to Sir Stafford. Sir Stafford
indicated to Mr. Johnson that the compromise exceeded
his instructions but that it would be acceptable to him
if it could be sold to the Viceroy and the Commander of
Troops, General Wavell. Mr. Johnson agreed to try to
secure the concurrence of the Viceroy and the Commander
of Troops in his compromise plan. He consulted General
Wavell who indicated that he could not concur in the
plan. Mr. Johnson insisted that General Wavell go with
him to discuss the plan with the Viceroy. In a three-
way conversation between Mr. Johnson, General Wavell
and the Viceroy, the compromise plan was discussed and
Mr. Johnson was under the impression that it was agreed
to although it was indicated to him it would be necessary
to check with the home Government. Mr. Johnson advised
members of his staff that he was certain that his efforts
had been successful.
Shortly thereafter, however,
Mr. Johnson received an urgent request to call upon
Sir Stafford Cripps. Sir Stafford upon Mr. Johnson's
arrival showed him a telegram from
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