793B.00/6–2651: Telegram
The Consul General at Calcutta (Wilson) to the Secretary of State
541. Re Contel 539, June 25,1 … second conversation with Taktse Rimpoche on afternoon June 25. Conversation lasted three hours and was very cordial. Full account being pouched.2 Taktse declared:
- (1)
- Tibetan Government does not approve of Sino-Tibetan agreement and Dalai Lama “certainly” does not approve.
- (2)
- Likely Dalai Lama will issue statement disavowing agreement before arrival in India of Chinese and Tibetan delegates.
- (3)
- Dalai Lama will definitely leave Tibet and although may not have time before arrival India of Chinese and Tibetan delegates, will do so before their arrival Tibet.
- (4)
- Dalai Lama would probably find it awkward remain India in view close relations between GOI and China and would prefer seek asylum in United States of America.
Taktse undertook, however, convey to Dalai Lama suggestions re Thailand and Ceylon which have been also made through Shakabpa.
We informed Taktse fully re United States Government position and he promised relay information to Dalai Lama. He is transmitting summary of conversation to Dalai Lama by trusted messenger . . . .
Arrangements being made for Taktse and one servant to depart July second by PanAm for United States. Both speak Chinese but neither English.