894A.00–R/4–751: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Embassy in the Republic of China

secret   priority

1062. Urtel 1362 Apr 7 para 4. Although various points will previously have been brought to attention Chi Govt, pls present US Govt position essentially as set forth Deptel 10351 in entirety, adhering closely to substance and tone Dept ref tel, as basic policy statement addressed Chi Govt. As instructed Deptel 1049 Apr 6,2 report any changes introduced into text (which changes however shld not be of substance or tone) in order enable Dept transmit precise wording Chi Emb here.

Because of importance matter in question, request representations be made Chi Govt earliest feasible. ECA concurs.

Acheson
  1. Dated April 4, p. 1619.
  2. Not printed.