893.01/12–2049: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the Philippines (Cowen)
Washington, December
27, 1949—5 p. m.
1564. Dept expects keep Phil Govt fully informed in advance any definitive step on part US to recognize Chi Commies. Dept sympathetic Phil Govt desire avoid appearance fol US lead in this matter. Keurtel 2880 Dec 20.
You may in ur discretion so inform Phil Govt.
Acheson