611.94A/8–1850: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in China
204. Eyes only Rankin from Rusk. I have read with interest comments in urtel 273 Aug 18 and noted particularly your comments respecting part II of Deptel 144 Aug 14. Long-range policy respecting Formosa of course is still in formative stages and I hope that you will continue to keep us fully informed of your views as the situation develops.
Part III of refDeptel respecting responsibilities of and relations between Chiefs of dipl and ECA Missions and milit liaison group was written fol extensive discussion of this matter in Washington. Read your comments with sympathy and understanding but believe we shld proceed on agreed basis and let situation develop to see whether any shortcomings in existing arrangements come out in practice, rather than reopen discussion matter at this time for purpose more detailed definition. I trust that you will let me know if at any time in your judgment existing arrangements prove unsatisfactory or deficient in any important respect.