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

162. Telegram 673 from Geneva¹

Geneva, September 4, 1955, 2 p.m.

673. From Johnson.

Would appreciate amplification last three sentences second para Deptel 677.

Am I correct in understanding that our purpose at that stage would be attempt draw Wang into discussion which would have purpose agreement on subpoints to be discussed under agenda item two with implication substantive discussion subpoints only after release all Americans?

Gowen

Note: Mr. Rinden (FE/DO) informed 10:35 a.m. 9/4/55 CWO/FED

1. Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.93/9–455. Secret; Priority.