Office of the Historian

616. Telegram 1929 from Geneva1

Geneva, May 24, 1956, 5 p.m.
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1929. From Johnson.

Comments todays meeting.

No particularly noteworthy development or change in todays meeting except somewhat strengthened renewal of “stalling” theme by Wang.

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His statement para 41 Longtel might contain some implication (particularly arising from choice exact Chinese words used) that all Americans would be released on successful completion two months negotiations mentioned May 11 draft. Felt best tactic today was ignore threat go to public rather than indicate any concern by taking note of it.

Gowen
  1. Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.93/5–2456. Confidential; Limit Distribution.↩