124.93./6–2849: Telegram

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

1391. ReDepeirtel June 22, 4 a. m. summarizing concise coherent manner position US Embassy China and US policy possible recognition Chinese Communist Central Government.

Only one statement, however, not in accord Embassy’s understanding situation: That is last sentence paragraph 2. So far as Embassy knows, only French and US Governments have thus far decided maintain contact on diplomatic level with Government at Chungking through secretary of Embassy. (See Embtel 1321, June 18 to Department, repeated Canton 549.) If Department has confirmation this procedure from other governments, we would appreciate being informed.

Sent Department; repeated Canton 587.

Stuart