Foreign Relations of the United States, 1949, The Far East: China, Volume VIII

125.5461/12–849: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Second Secretary of Embassy in China (Bacon), at Nanking

Washington, December 9, 1949—8 p. m.

1291. RefEmbtel 2561 Dec. 8. Dept’s opinion little would be gained by refusing accept Arbitration Comite decision and carrying question responsibility settlement club labor dispute to People’s Court. Likely that such action wld merely prolong Soule’s detention since doubtful People’s Court wld reverse Arbitration Comite position. Dept and Army recommend acceptance decision Arbitration Comite re responsibility for settlement. No objection ur compliance terms as outlined Embtel 2556, Dec. 8.

Acheson