Office of the Historian

892.014/10–2946: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Minister in Siam (Stanton)

secret
Washington, October 31, 1946—5 p.m.

866. Reurtel No. 1228 Oct 29.11 Matter observers disputed areas connection transfer will be determined Wash in protocol governing transfer. Dept concurs your view promptest withdrawal French officers and three civilians from disputed area until determination observers question. Inform Brit Min.

Byrnes
  1. Not printed; it gave Mr. Stanton’s view that the “only sure way guaranteeing no incidents before territories are returned is for French officers and three French civilians be withdrawn from Battambang forthwith. I also doubt that French officers there will contribute to maintenance peace and order Battambang.” (802.014/10–2946).↩