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

893.01/12–249: Telegram

The Ambassador in the Philippines (Cowen) to the Secretary of State

Manila, December 2, 1949—5 p. m.
[Received December 2—5:07 a. m.]

2729. Controlled American source has learned (Embtel 2676, November 28⁵⁸) from informant cited reftel that ad hoc Philippine Government Committee studying question Philippine Government recognition Chinese Communist regime held second meeting November 29. Informant stated committee unanimously agreed Mao Tse-tung under domination Moscow and proceeded discuss question possible economic advantages which might flow to Philippines from recognition. He said Foreign Office Counselor Constantino and Manual Adea, formerly First Secretary and Consul General Nanking, held Philippines would benefit from trade with China, volume which might be expected to be greater if recognition accorded. However, Col. Gabriel⁵⁹ argued their advantage would be offset by increased remittances from Chinese this country to homeland which similarly would be facilitated by conditions attending diplomatic recognition and intercourse. Informant expressed view committee would favor withholding recognition at least until accorded by US.

Cowen

58. Not printed.
59. Augustin G. Gabriel, Head of the Philippine National Investigation and Coordinating Agency (NICA).