22. Telegram 360 to Geneva1
360. For Johnson. Your 244 section 2 and Deptel 349.
Chicom points one and four obviously require some time for study. As to these two points, the pace should not RPT not be forced. You might suggest they be deferred until after brief recess. This would enable you in your discretion make quick visit your post. In meantime points will be receiving full consideration here.
Point two met by our blanket statement as to non-interference with departure of Chinese which you have been authorized to make and by first sentence second para our 349. Point three met by our telegram 347.
It seems to us that, given full satisfaction we have afforded on points two and three, you are in strong position to press insistently for release forthwith of all Americans. Hope you will be able make Wang feel that next move up to his Government and that only immediate all-inclusive action on US nationals will meet obligation resting on his Government in existing circumstances.
FYI we are considering with top people of Immigration and Naturalization Service certain problems which may arise as to Chinese aliens of various categories resident in US.
- Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.93/8–255. Secret; Niact. Drafted by McConaughy; cleared by Dulles.↩