893.01/5–649: Circular telegram
The Secretary of State to Certain Diplomatic and Consular Officers 33
ReDepcirtel May 3 repeating Nanking’s 921, May 3. Dept supports general position outlined reftel and believes question might profitably be discussed in capitals concerned Western powers. You are therefore authorized discuss this matter with FonMin of Govt to which accredited along lines suggested reftel emphasizing (1) disadvantages of initiating any moves toward recognition or giving impression through statements officials that any approach by Commies seeking recognition wld be welcomed and (2) desirability of concerned Western powers adopting common front this regard. Report FonMin’s reactions.
- Sent to Embassies at London, Paris, Home, Brussels, The Hague, Ottawa, Lisbon, and Canberra; repeated to Embassy at Nanking, Embassy Office at Canton, and Consulate General at Shanghai.↩