893.01/9–1549: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Australia (Jarman)
138. Reurtel 198 Sept 15. No change US policy re recog Chi Commies. During recent conversations Wash Bevin and his advisers indicated opposition hasty recog; described Brit policy one of watchful waiting with close continuous consultation among friendly powers; and added UK would certainly not accord recog Govt which stated in advance that it wld not recognize its internatl commitments. However, Brit emphasized magnitude their investments in and trade with China. Dept believes Brit Govt in general less disposed delay recog than US.
Bevin’s Far Eastern adviser stated Australian Govt of opinion nothing to be gained by delaying recog but favored consultation among powers before taking any action.