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

852. Telegram 563 to Geneva¹

Washington, December 11, 1957, 1:28 p.m.

563. For Johnson. Your 506.

1. Presume you now have Deptel 556.

2. Concur your proposed tactics in event Wang issues accusatory public statement following meeting.

3. In event no agreement on next meeting, Department believes preferable announcement follow lines paragraph 2 Department’s 556. Appreciate would cause speculation, but believe such speculation more easily dealt with than that which would be stimulated by mention of US “proposal,” and fact we awaiting reply.

4. Concur your proposed tactic in event agreement reached: i.e., propose announcement along lines second sentence paragraph 2 Department’s 546, informally commenting to press as per last sentence first substantive paragraph your 506.

5. Unless you deem necessary because of unforeseen circumstances, see no need Martin remaining Geneva after meeting. Consulate General should transmit him any communication from Chinese Communists.

Dulles

1. Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.93/12–1157. Confidential; Niact; Limit Distribution. Drafted by Osborn; cleared in draft by Robertson.