Lot 55D128: Black Book, Tab 49: Telegram
The Commander in Chief, United Nations Command (Ridgway) to the Joint Chiefs of Staff
C–59024. HNC 529. For info, CINCUNC Adv HNC 529.
“Sub-delegation meeting convened 1100.
“1. Communists insisted steadily on ‘clear expression of UNC attitude [Page 1288] toward neutral inspecting organ’. UNC tried to draw discussion away from this point by discussing islands, replacements and replenishment, and other elements of UNC 8 principles, stating solution of these matters must precede determination of nature of observation teams. Lee returned to inspection question, insisting on neutral inspecting teams. He stated his side would never accept ‘interference in internal affairs’, meaning observation of rear areas by UNC observers. UNC restated its principles, stressing need for effective inspection, single armistice supervising authority. Recessed 1300.
“2. a. Reconvened 1400. In afternoon, Communists had no new points to make, merely reiterated positions on principles stressing 4 points: (1) Withdrawal by UNC from islands; (2) prohibiting introduction of forces into Korea from abroad; and reducing forces in Korea by stages; (3) no interference in internal affairs; (4) only neutral teams observe in rear areas at ports of entry. UNC pointed out there was nothing new in foregoing.
“b. Twice today Lee failed to answer UNC query regarding agenda item 4 sub-delegation.
“c. Recessed 1415, to continue at 1100 tomorrow. Delegation plans to continue to seek to gain Communist agreement to UNC 8 principles.
“Sgd Joy.”