310.2/7–1354: Telegram
The Chargé in the Philippines (Lacy) to the Department of State
114. Pass USUN. Reference Deptel 134, July 12. Department’s firm opposition seating Communist China was reiterated to Neri July 13, making full use President’s and Secretary’s referenced statements and intimating grounds for misgivings that neither Serrano nor Garcia realize deadly seriousness US determination.
Neri, showing immediate eagerness get Department’s views on subject, said his own position identical US stand. Said he intended next morning to press President Magsaysay send appropriate telegram to Serrano and also try get message to Garcia before latter reaches Honolulu in attempt ensure he does not “talk out of turn” on arrival there. Neri feels Magsaysay “90 percent” likely send telegrams.