894A.01A/11–1649: Telegram
The Consul General at Taipei (Macdonald) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 16—8:05 a. m.]
711. ReDeptel 464. Consulate General was under impression Department had been fully advised regarding nature of proposed visit CinCFE staff team to Taipei, otherwise Chinese authorities would not have been requested grant clearance.
If we are considering starting Taiwan assistance, I strongly feel visits of well-selected military teams from Japan or other areas highly advisable immediately. However, such visits should have Department’s prior approval and this office should be informed of nature of visit and type of information sought. Any activities engaged in here by SCAP personnel should be coordinated closely with State and Consulate General in order prevent confusion, misunderstanding and unneeded speculation.