Foreign Relations of the United States, 1955–1957, Volume III, China, Microfiche Supplement

14. Telegram 248 from Geneva¹

Geneva, August 2, 1955, 8 p.m.

248. From Johnson.

Before departure today Menon fed some correspondents story his mission here accomplished in selling both sides India as “intermediary” in exchange nationals, civilian question now settled and talks will be over before end of week with agreement reached on FonMin conference. I have done best deprecate story with few selected correspondents I have been able see but fear it will nevertheless receive considerable play.

Gowen

1. Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.93/8–255. Confidential.