Lot 55D128: Black Book, Tab 86: Telegram
The Commander in Chief, Far East (Ridgway) to the Joint Chiefs of Staff
C–59379. For info CINCUNC Adv msg HNC 559.
“Sub-delegations on item nbr 3 met at 1100.
“Hsieh restated his case against prohibition of development of airfields, as an interference in ‘internal affairs.’ He attacked rotation and replenishment principles as an introduction of reinforcements. Hsieh complained UNC would not answer his questions. UNC pointed out questions he posed have been repeatedly answered. Hsieh pressed matter of replacement of weapons, denouncing it as an increase of strength. UNC responded that no increase was involved, since exchanges were to be made leaving net total the same. UNC explained replacement of equipment would be piece-for-piece, type-for-type. Hsieh stated UNC intended to prolong state of war, therefore UNC wished to increase forces in Korea.
“Recessed 1300.
“Reconvened 1430. Hsieh pointed out 17 days had passed in discussion of item nbr 3 and dwelt on ‘concessions’ made by his side. Stated UNC proposal of 12 Dec unacceptable. Hsieh then made proposal quoted in HNC–558.1 UNC asked definition of ‘coastal islands and waters.’ Hsieh replied evasively. UNC asked if ports of entry included airports. Hsieh replied evasively. UNC asked wherein new Communist proposal differed from their former proposal in matters of principle. Hsieh pointed to inclusion of rotation in his new principle 4, and various minor changes in wording.
“UNC asked if all members of MAC had to agree to rotation, and how figure 5000 has been chosen. Hsieh replied 5000 was big enough. Hsieh evaded question of approval by MAC. UNC submitted a list of other questions in writing. UNC stated nothing in Communist proposal of today varied from their proposal of 3 Dec, suggested Hsieh study UNC proposal of 12 Dec further.
“Recessed 1630. Tomorrow plan to reject Communist proposal as no real effort to solve problem. Signed Joy”
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