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

893.01/10–549: Telegram

The Chargé in India ( Donovan ) to the Secretary of State

New Delhi , October 5, 1949—2 p. m.
[Received October 5—11:16 a. m.]

1191. Official of Ministry External Affairs asked Embassy today what action US would take on request Chinese Communist Government for recognition. He expressed desire discuss matter with us if we should receive information US attitude. Embassy officer referred him to statements attributed by this morning’s press to Department spokesman which indicated no precipitate action would be taken.

Matter difficult for Ministry External Affairs in view absence Bajpai⁷⁶ and next ranking officer plus preoccupation Nehru⁷⁷ with last minute problems prior his departure tomorrow morning. Our informant C. S. Jha⁷⁸ remarked some sort of urgent action was required but indicated Ministry viewpoint had not yet crystallized.

In view slow communications between Indian Embassy [at] Washington and Ministry External Affairs, suggest if Department wishes to advise GOI⁷⁹ our thinking this matter Embassy be instructed appropriately.

Donovan

76. Sir Girja Shankar Bajpai, Secretary General of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.
77. Jawaharlal Nehru, Indian Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs.
78. Joint Secretary of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs in charge of American affairs.
79. Government of India.