Office of the Historian

693.941/4–2452: Telegram

No. 560
The Secretary of State to the Office of the United States Political Adviser to SCAP (Sebald)1

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priority
Washington, April 24, 1952—7:14 p.m.

Topad 2866. Re Deptel 2847 rptd info Taipei 769.2 Today Allison discussed matter with Takeuchi along lines of reftel. Asked him immed convey his govt gen concern of US Govt over further delay in reaching agreement on treaty with Chi. Pointed out US not taking position on particular details.

Takeuchi stated just recd detailed explanation from his govt of negots which left him with impression that negots in delicate stage. Asked assurances that Chi wld not be informed in any manner of US action in this matter and indicated that any publicity wld be most unfortunate. Allison agreed.

Accordingly request that steps be taken to assure that there be no publicity on steps US govt has taken in this respect and that particular care be taken to prevent Chi Govt from learning of US discussions in Tokyo and Wash with Japs. Will inform Mission any significant developments.3

Acheson
  1. Drafted by Young; cleared in CA; and repeated to Taipei.↩
  2. Supra.↩

  3. In telegram 1370 from Taipei, Apr. 28, repeated to Tokyo, the Chargé reported:

    “FonMin Yeh informed me Apr 27 p.m. he wld suggest to Pres Chiang Chi Govt accept latest Jap proposals (substantially same as reported in Embtel 1344 Apr 22 to Tokyo 242) as they differed only slightly from Chi counter proposals. Taipei morning papers today headline signing of peace treaty Apr 28 at 3 p.m. FonOff confirms signing will take place at 3 p.m. today which press points out will be 7 1/2 hours before SF treaty becomes effective in Tokyo.” (693.941/4–2852) For telegram 1344, see Document 558.

    For text of the Treaty of Peace between the Republic of China and Japan, with Protocol, Exchange of Notes, and Agreed Minutes, see United Nations Treaty Series (UNTS), vol. 138, 1952, p. 3.

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