893.01/7–249: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 2—8:54 a. m.]
1427. British-owned Shanghai English-language paper June 23 features AP Canberra June 21 despatch re Evatt speech to Australian House of Representatives under headline “Evatt would recognize New Regime here.” Embassy wishes point out this type of statement example of sort of thing we were trying to avoid by our common-front policy which specifically emphasizes in point 1 disadvantages of initiating any moves toward recognition or giving impressions through statements officials that any approach by Communists seeking recognition would be welcomed (Deptcirtel May 6, 5 p. m.).
Sent Canberra 3, repeated Department, Shanghai 792 Emboff Canton 603, Canberra.