893.01/6–149: Telegram
The Ambassador in the Philippines (Cowen) to the Secretary of State
[Received June 1—5:43 a. m.]
1401. Information regarding adoption concerted policy concerning recognition new Chinese regime initially received Manila Embassy only through intel May 970 which stated instructions already issued our Ambassadors countries with Missions remaining Nanking. It appeared therefrom that Department inadvertently omitted from list Philippines which continue maintain Mission there. Accordingly Chargé soon after receipt intel orally discussed question with President Quirino and obtained his agreement adopt common front.
However, President apparently did not recall subject matter his informal approach when there came his attention press report originating Paris that US addressed notes this question list countries in which Philippines not included. Under Secretary Foreign Affairs Neri May 31 informed me that Elizalde71 had been instructed report whether US intended Philippines participate common front and that he reported basis conversation Department that Philippines included. As Neri gave impression being piqued that Philippines had not been more formally and fully brought in on the matter, I pointed out that our approach had early been made President Quirino and expressed belief press reports of despatch notes other interested powers probably incorrect. Under Secretary agreed adding that in any case Philippine concurs adoption common approach problem.