151. Telegram 657 from Geneva1
Geneva, August 31, 1955,
noon
657. From Johnson.
Two hour and fifteen minute meeting this morning. Wang showed great flexibility on text “agreed announcement” and agreed with the draft which I believe should be acceptable to US. (Text by separate telegram.) Believe I have been successful in walking back almost the entire way from our August 16 draft.
No progress on timing release remaining Americans but only reiteration previous positions.
Readily agreed to next meeting Tuesday, September 6th.
I am planning leave for Prague this evening, returning Sunday.
Gowen
- Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.93/8–3155. Confidential; Niact.↩