Lot 55D128: Black Book, Tab 160: Telegram
The Commander in Chief, Far East (Ridgway) to the Joint Chiefs of Staff
C–60265. For info, CINCUNC Adv msg HNC 667.
“Sub delegations on item 3 met at 1100. Hsieh led off with statement charging UNC delayed progress. Hsieh reviewed arguments of past 30 days. UNC stated it still awaited a serious proposal. UNC asked why Hsieh was unwilling to agree to limitation of airfields, in view of his assertions that his side did not intend to threaten UNC with increased air capability. Hsieh said he had already answered question. UNC recommended recess until tomorrow. Hsieh said if UNC needed more time, that was up to UNC. UNC pressed inquiry as to why Hsieh refused to agree in writing with what he asserted verbally in conference. Hsieh evaded UNC, suggested recess for lunch. Hsieh accused UNC of delaying.
After recess, UNC again asked why Hsieh was unwilling to put in writing his assertion that his side did not intend to increase its mil air capabilities dur armistice. Hsieh said his principle four answered the ques, pointing out prohibition against introduction of combat aircraft into Korea. UNC said this did not answer ques. UNC asked if Hsieh considered mil airfields were part of mil capabilities. Hsieh evaded. UNC said if Hsieh refused to discuss the prime dispute, recess until tomorrow was in order. Recessed 1355. Sgd Joy.”