399.10–UPU/1–1951: Telegram
The Ambassador in France ( Bruce ) to the Secretary of State
4180. Depcirtel 384, January 15. Foreign Office informs us instructions sent to French representative UPU meeting Cairo as follows: French representative to take position that both Chinese National Government and Chinese Communist regime should have one delegate each with observer status present at meeting. Foreign Office explains French position based on geographical position IC and necessity postal communications, thus making it difficult refuse completely presence of Chinese Communists’ observer. Foreign Office adds that in effect it supports part (a) of US position but is unwilling support part (b) to seat representative Chinese National Government with same rights as other members.
Sent Department 4180, repeated info Cairo for Redding 33.