Foreign Relations of the United States, 1955–1957, Volume III, China, Microfiche Supplement

849. Telegram 556 to Geneva¹

Washington, December 10, 1957, 4:43 p.m.

556. For Johnson. Your 323 [332].

1. Concur your suggestion that you seek Wang’s agreement to announcement Martin’s designation following meeting. You may inform press informally you expect transfer from Prague but final decision next post not yet made. In response queries reasons for change in level representation at talks you should state any comment would have to come from Department.

2. In event Wang unwilling agree Martin designation at meeting seek his agreement on announcement of date next meeting or, if he refuses, propose statement that announcement as to date next meeting will be made later. Concur your recommendation that in these circumstances no repeat no comment be made to press concerning Martin designation or your transfer.

3. Mark any messages which contain references your transfer Limit Distribution for Henderson only.

Dulles

1. Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.93/12–1057. Confidential; Limit Distribution. Drafted by Clough; cleared by Henderson and Jones.