894A.00/6–2449: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Consul at Taipei (Edgar)
Washington, June 30,
1949—8 p. m.
161. Dept fully aware liability excess troops constitute on Taiwan but unwilling intervene formally with Governor on military matter, responsibility for which is Chinese. Dept desires, however, you continue informally to stress to Governor’s inner circle (ref urtel 251, June 24, rptd Canton as 99) political, economic consequences and disaffection risk inherent in idle troops in excess island’s defense needs. If you and Craig agree suggest latter similarly informally express himself.
Acheson