124.936/12–2448: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in China (Stuart)
1882. Mme Chiang has informed Secretary she has recd word from Gimo that Amb has indicated desirability ChiGovt entering into peace negotiations with Comms. She also indicates Philip Fugh may have had some connection this matter.
As stated Deptel 1852 Dec 17 Dept considers coalition govt China strictly Chi responsibility and desires no responsibility whatsoever be attributed this Govt for formation, composition, or basis such govt. This tel also stated Emb should participate in no way either formally or otherwise in discussions or maneuvers leading thereto [Page 682] and that this represented reiteration US Govt position reviewed previous related communications.
You should take steps ensure no member Emb staff or anyone connected with Emb participates any action contrary sense foregoing instructions which could be interpreted as indication or implication this Govt encouraging or suggesting ChiGovt negotiations with Comms.