Foreign Relations of the United States, 1951, Korea and China, Volume VII, Part 1

Lot 55D128: Black Book, Tab 155: Telegram

The Commander in Chief, Far East (Ridgway) to the Joint Chiefs of Staff

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Tokyo, 26 December 1951—6:26 p. m.

C–60180. HNC–612. For info, CINCUNC Adv HNC 612.

“Reference CINCFE msg C 59788.¹

“1. Subject is UNC Delegation plan of action in event an extension of time for negotiations beyond 27 December is required.

“2. Because of the proposed agreement on Item 2 (Enclosure 1, transcript of proceedings, 28th session, 27 Nov 1951), we feel it undesirable for the UNC to raise the question of extension of the 30 day period. We intend to continue along present planned lines in conducting negotiations. Should the Communists introduce the question we will, of course, reluctantly agree to an extension of not to exceed 15 days.

“3. The UNC Delegation believes the only alternative to the course of action indicated in Para 2, is to adopt a ‘take it or leave it’ position, which, of course, it is unable to do at this time.

“Signed Joy.”²

1. Not printed.
2. In a reply, also dated December 26, General Ridgway expressed his concurrence with the above stated plan of action (telegram C–60023; Black Book, Tab 156).