851G.00/5–947: Telegram
The Vice Consul at Hanoi (O’Sullivan) to the Secretary of State
156. According French monitoring service, Radio Vietnam stated May 8 that Giam made following declaration (Summary):
Three years ago United States recognized independence Philippines. If in near future we learn recognition of Indonesian and Vietnam Republics by great American Republic, that measure will surprise no one. Such measure would do honor to United States, increase United States prestige and influence in world and contribute effectively establishment peace Southeast Asia.
Repeat to Paris.