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

893.01/12–749: Telegram

The Ambassador in Thailand (Stanton) to the Secretary of State

Bangkok, December 7, 1949—4 p. m.
[Received December 7—8:32 a. m.]

1038. Re Saigon’s 422,⁶⁷ might suggest Department once again point out to British hasty recognition Chinese Communist government as apparently contemplated by them will hasten Communist domination Siam and indeed strengthen Communists’ influence and increase prestige Commie government throughout SEA.

Sent Department 1038, repeated Singapore 55, airmailed Saigon.

Stanton

67. December 5, not printed.