Foreign Relations of the United States, 1949, The Far East: China, Volume VIII

893.00/3–3149: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in China (Stuart)

Washington, April 4, 1949—2 p. m.

426. Re Peiping’s 525 and 526, Mar 31. Emb authorized in its discretion coordinate with MA,⁸² NA⁸³ and ComNavWesPac⁸⁴ in issuing categorical denial Commie charges US bombing cruiser Chungking. Emphasis shld be made on ridiculous nature of charges and official statements Chinese air force describing action. Rpt text any statement to Dept for use on VOA.⁸⁵

Acheson

82. Military Attaché.
83. Naval Attaché.
84. Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Western Pacific.
85. Voice of America.