795.00/10–1650: Telegram
The Chargé in Korea (Drumright) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 16—5:08 a. m.]
265. In receipt this morning to Deptel 191, October 12, I endeavored see Home Minister but finding him out of town I went to see President Rhee and made representations to him re utilization of ROK police in North Korea. Rhee did not receive representations with good grace, his attitude was one of defiance of UN and determination to incorporate North Korea into ROK as speedily as possible. I urged him to avoid by word and deed acts which would put him in bad order [odor?] with UN. He assured me he would hold his tongue until he had chance to confer with Ambassador Muccio who is expected here Wednesday.1
I am awaiting return Home Minister in order ascertain definitely status of police in east coast area. All other north of parallel appear definitely under authority Unified Command.
- October 18.↩