893.01/10–1149: Telegram
The Chargé in the Philippines (Hester) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 11—2:23 a. m.]
2373. Philippine Government received from People’s Republic on October 10 formal request for recognition (Embtel 1515, June 14, and Embtel 2367, October 1010). In view of announcement of receipt of request following toast given at Double Ten11 celebration and statements in press that Quirino was studying what reply should be given and would probably discuss question with members of his Cabinet, there was general speculation on what course of action the Government might adopt.
Embassy officer immediately contacted Neri12 and stated that in view of general speculation would appreciate reaffirmation of Philippine Government’s position on maintaining common front with US. Neri stated Philippine position remained unchanged and Government would keep Embassy completely informed. Embassy officer then asked [Neri] to let Embassy know immediately if there was any indication of possible change in Philippine position and whether any need consult directly with Quirino. Neri said he, of course, would do so and that he was meeting with Quirino the following morning at Cabinet meeting.
Neri phoned Embassy this morning to reconfirm that Philippine position remained unchanged and that he was meeting with Quirino later in the morning. Embassy officer will confer with Neri again afternoon following Cabinet meeting.