845C.00/9–1947: Telegram
The Chargé in Burma (Packer) to the Secretary of State
11. Made formal call as Chargé on FonMin afternoon 19th leaving with him formal note concerning my assumption Chargé and advance copy text release contained mytel 2 [786], September 19.
In course conversation he stated reply not yet received from Russia concerning proposed diplomatic representatives.
On question AFPFL-Communist reunion, he said such reunion would not occur in any case until after elections (note—probably 18 months or more away). Decision at that dependent Communist election strength.
He said differences with Communists are personal. I expressed astonishment and said I thought they resulted largely from Communist attacks on Government while participating therein. He repeated assertion that differences personal, saying Communist “dirty fellows” and resorted unfair tactics.
Purport Deptel 58, February 11, discreetly mentioned. He remarked is a Socialist and familiar with Communist tactics.