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123 Stuart, J. Leighton: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in China (Stuart)24

Washington, July 20, 1949—1 p. m.

852. In accordance with recommendations made urtels 1531 Jul 15 and 1546 Jul 18, you may disregard that part of Deptel 820 Jul 12 which had to do with your proceeding to Canton and you may remain in Okinawa and consult with Clark there regarding the latest developments with respect to Natl Govt and thence proceed to US. Pls arrange with Clark to meet you and caution him not to make his plans prematurely known. Pls also inform Dept as soon as you can date of your actual arrival in Okinawa so that Dept may give full publicity to fact that Clark is meeting you there to apprise you of developments within Natl Govt China. You will be informed if due to technical considerations there is any change in the publication date of White Paper.

Acheson
  1. Repeated to the Minister-Counselor at Canton as telCan No. 470. Notation by the Director of the Executive Secretariat (Humelsine): “Cleared with President by phone.”↩