310.2/9–953: Telegram
The Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Aldrich) to the Department of State
1027. Department pass USUN New York 11. Foreign Office still actively studying question Chinese representation United Nations and attempting find formula which will (1) enable it ward off opposition PQ s, (2) avoid embarrassment to Department, (3) deep public airing United States-United Kingdom differences out of United Nations forum, and (4) afford flexibility in dealing with Communists. Foreign Office states United States formula described Department telegrams 1235 and 1272 presents difficulties in that question of credentials must be taken up before fixing of closing date for General Assembly, and moratorium for duration will certainly render government subject attack and may harden Communist attitude toward political conference.
Embassy given to understand, however, in absence something better, United Kingdom likely concur in formula similar to that suggested reference telegrams.