Foreign Relations of the United States, 1951, Korea and China, Volume VII, Part 2

CA Files: Lot 56 D 676

The Naval Attaché at the Embassy in the Republic of China (Jarrett) to the Commander in Chief, Far East (Ridgway)¹

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Taipei, 14 April 1951—11 a. m.

140300Z. US milit eyes only. Visit of Vice Admiral Martin to Taipei 13 April² considered timely. General opinion it reassuring to ChiNats who feeling extremely low over dismissal General MacArthur. During call with Adm Martin, Generalissimo questioned American Minister regarding General Chase. I believe Gimo, who is sensitive as ever regarding sovereignty, feels that subject of advisory group should have been discussed with him prior to ordering.

1. On April 11, President Truman had removed General MacArthur from his various commands, including that of Commander in Chief, Far East, and had named Lt. Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway to replace him; for related information, see editorial note, p. 298.
2. See footnote 9, p. 1619.