751G.00/11–2753: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in the Philippines1
1421. As you are aware, Department considers struggle against Communist supported Viet Minh in Indochina crucial factor in total effort guarantee free world security. Department greatly encouraged at recent evidences French and Vietnamese determination and capability achieve ultimate victory. Department has been concerned at failure Philippine Government appreciate issues involved and join 35 nations which have recognized duly established Governments of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos and supported UN” candidacy these countries.
At such time as in your discretion may appear appropriate, please take opportunity of discussing this matter informally with Magsaysay2 expressing hope his administration will at early date take constructive steps to recognize governments of Associated States and to throw highly important moral support of Magsaysay and Philippine Government to our side in this vital struggle. Department confidently expects Magsaysay to become dynamic symbol free world cause in [Page 884] Southeast Asia but believes elimination anomaly Philippine attitude toward Indochina prerequisite of progress this direction.