893.01/5–1749: Telegram
The Ambassador in Portugal (MacVeagh) to the Secretary of State
[Received May 17—12:55 p. m.]
180. Have discussed this matter with Foreign Minister (Depcirtel May 6, 5 p. m.) who said he agrees thoroughly and emphatically with Department’s views. Added he feels it still possible to halt Communist aggression Asia if Western powers take common stand but urged initiative must come from US in view British tendency to indecision and “need of being pushed.” Complained his Government has informed London that it will defend Macau to maximum ability if British similarly determined re Hong Kong but no answer this connection received.