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

123 Merchant, Livingston T.: Telegram

The Consul at Taipei (Edgar) to the Secretary of State

Taipei, April 12, 1949—10 a. m.
[Received April 12—3:45 a. m.]

114. From Merchant. Strongly recommend Paul Parker and I be immediately recalled consultation Washington. If recommendation Taipei’s 113, April 12 accepted, no immediate action required here and combined full understanding problems essential for successful operation. Confident Treasury would cooperate for Parker’s return with me. [Merchant.]

Edgar