125.633/12–149: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Douglas)
Washington, December
2, 1949—7 p. m.
4325. Urtels 4794 and 4795 Dec 1. Dept suggests that in reply to any press inquiries re this case you state that Dept’s announcement of action by the Brit was based upon attitude of Brit Govt as understood by Emb at that time.
Although info reported in ur 4745 Nov 28 appears clearly to indicate that Brit were taking action responsive to See’s msg, it is desired that apparent contradiction receive as little publicity as possible and particularly that contention or recrimination be avoided.
Pls express to FonOff Dept’s view re publicity.
Acheson