Foreign Relations of the United States, 1952–1954, China and Japan, Volume XIV, Part 1

790.5/2–2454: Telegram

No. 184
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in the Republic of China

secret

Washington, April 8, 1954—6:58 p.m.

823. Your 358¹ and 476.² Department has decided not take any action before Geneva Conference with respect to proposed bilateral mutual security treaty with Chinese Government. Available time for necessary careful consideration of matter with key Congressional leaders is insufficient. Decision is without prejudice to later consideration of question.

Robertson informed Chinese Ambassador to this effect April 7.³ You are authorized communicate decision to Foreign Minister.

Dulles

1. Document 161.
2. Document 172.
3. Recorded in a memorandum of conversation by McConaughy. (396.1 GE/4–754)