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

893.00/5–1849: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Minister-Counselor of Embassy in China (Clark), at Canton

Washington, May 18, 1949—8 p. m.

TelCan 198. Re Nanking’s 1060 May 18 rptd EmbOff 443. You may in your discretion approach Wu Tieh-cheng or other suitable official and make available Emb’s opinions as reflected reftel. Such approach should be made as if on your own initiative and reflecting only your own ideas this matter without indication that position constitutes US Govt attitude this regard.

Acheson