Lot 55D128: Black Book, Tab 165: Telegram
The Commander in Chief, United Nations Command (Ridgway) to the Joint Chiefs of Staff
C–60351. For info, CINCUNC Adv HNC 674.
“Sub-delegation on item nbr 3 met at 1100 this date. UNC opened meeting by asking for answers to questions posed yesterday. Hsieh evaded questions, stated interference in internal affairs and aerial reconnaissance by anybody will not be tolerated; further stated replenishment is absolutely impermissable. UNC asked why Communist feared aerial observation by non-combatant nations. Hsieh evaded questions.
“UNC pointed out Communist insincerity by insistence on building [Page 1461] up military capabilities during the armistice. Cited UNC efforts to expedite negotiations. Hsieh claimed UNC insistence on simultaneous discussion of item nbr 3 and nbr 4 was only to further delay negotiations. Hsieh claimed they have been fighting in defense of peace and will firmly carry out their struggle until peace is achieved.
“UNC pressed again in afternoon session for answers, Communists again dodged and evaded questions claiming UNC assuming role of victor, trying to force them to discuss questions of internal affairs. Claimed UNC delaying negotiations. UNC stated since Communists practicing tactics of evasion no progress could be made, and since they had nothing new to offer UNC suggested recess until 1100 tomorrow.
“New UNC proposal not presented due to inopportune atmosphere. Intend to continue to press for answers to UNC questions and present new proposal if propitious at next meeting scheduled for 1100 tomorrow. Sgd Joy”.