795.00/10–1350: Telegram
The Ambassador in the Netherlands (Chapin) to the Secretary of State
priority
[Received October 13—5:02 p. m]
552. Pass Army.
1. FonOff just received telegram from Netherlands Chargé Peking he had received report “reliable sources” four divisions unidentified troops crossed Manchurian border into North Korea. Presumed be Chinese. Later report received Netherlands representative Tokyo confirmed crossing made. Said would keep Embassy informed further developments situation.
2. Regarding Truman–MacArthur meeting and reflecting Netherlands nervousness over Far East situation, official expressed hope leaders would agree not fight North Koreans clear to Korean-Man-churian border, rather hoped they would agree stop some point such as around 39.5 parallel where in opinion FonOff peninsula could be adequately safeguarded from subsequent attack.
3. FonOff somewhat apprehensive over selection Rhee provisional head ROK, stating he and party of type Chiang regime, and last elections had virtually repudiated group. Questioned further, official unable come forth more likely substitute.