893.01/6–149: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Burma (Huddle)
123. You may inform FonMin Dept welcomes GOB interest participating consultations (Embtels 20977 and 211 June 1) of Govts watching Chi situation. We believe desirable for interested Govts keep in close touch. Chiefs of Missions in Nanking have been discussing matter of establishing common front toward relations with Commies and Dept will invite Burm Amb Washington to come in for exchange of views this situation. It is understood Burm Amb Nanking has already participated some of these talks, one result of which was decision Chiefs of Mission remain Nanking but move parts their respective staffs to Canton.
You may inform FonMin that common front policy consists primarily of One, the concerned Powers will not make overtures to Commies on subj recognition but will leave question of first approach to Commies and two, the concerned Powers will consult among themselves before taking any action toward extending any form recognition to Chi Commie Govt which may be established.
Consultations on these matters are kept on strictly informal oral basis and talks center at Nanking. Dept will appreciate knowing whether FonMin concurs this common front policy.