845C.00/12–1146: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in China (Stuart)
1185. Rangoon advises Burma Govt requesting London grant freedom in conduct external relations and support Burmese admission UN. If London decision favorable Burma wishes establish legations Washington, Delhi, Nanking, Manila.
Dept does not believe exchange fully accredited ministers advisable until Burmese political situation more clarified. Should Brit and Burma Govts approach us this regard now we would suggest preference for exchange commissioners similar arrangements made with India 1941.
Foregoing for your information and discreet use. Keep Dept informed whether Govt to which you are accredited contemplates early exchange representatives with Burma.
Sent Nanking, New Delhi, and Manila.28
Repeated London and Rangoon29 for information.