Foreign Relations of the United States, 1952–1954, East Asia and the Pacific, Volume XII, Part 2

690B.9321/11–2353: Telegram

No. 125
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in the Republic of China¹

secret
priority

Washington, November 25, 1953—7:01 p.m.

473. Considerations advanced Bangkok’s 1033² and Rangoon’s 504³ were included in forceful presentation US views to Ambassador Koo by Robertson 24th. After reviewing apparently deliberate delays and noncompliance with evacuation agreement on part Jungle Generals, Robertson pointed out probable serious consequences to Chinese Government position renewed Burmese complaint UN and mentioned that non-surrender arms would indicate bad faith Chinese Government.

Koo agreed send urgent telegrams President Chiang and Foreign Minister Yeh expressing US concern in strongest terms. Substance Robertson/Koo conversation summarized in aide-mémoire delivered Chinese Embassy late 24th.⁴

Dulles

1. Repeated to Rangoon, Bangkok, and USUN.
2. Not printed. (690B.9321/11–2353)
3. Supra.
4. Not printed.