893.00/4–1349: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State
[Received April 12—11:27 p. m.]
756. It was not my understanding that any agreement, general or otherwise, was reached at last meeting (April 6) of North Atlantic group chiefs mission Nanking or recommendations to respective governments in event peace negotiations broke down and Acting President invited us follow him south. (Deptel 447, April 11.) While my British colleague pressed hard for agreement on recommendation that chief of mission remain Nanking, meeting was primarily devoted to discussion of Communist ultimatum (see mytel 716, April 6, repeated Canton 22836) in light this development it was agreed to defer decision on any recommendations for few days. Review of pertinent factors, new developments with alternative courses and recommendations have been sent in separate telegram37 which I commend to Department’s consideration before making final decision my future movements.
Sent Department 756, repeated OffEmb Canton 245.