236. Telegram 4 from USUN to Geneva1

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4. For Johnson.

Your 770. Following instructions for your September 28 meeting have been personally cleared with the Secretary in New York.

1.
You are to conduct discussions so that no legitimate basis given for other side to break them off.
2.
You should continue pressing implementation agenda item one, pointing out failure to give information to Americans, etc., as disclosed Hong Kong’s 66 to Geneva and lack action remaining detained Americans.
3.
We note with satisfaction your refutation Wang’s attempt to contend that imprisoned Americans not included agreed announcement. Announcement applies to all (repeat all) American civilians without distinction and Communists must be held absolutely to this.
4.
After covering implementation item 1 you can proceed to discuss subjects for listing item two. You should note as subject we propose (a) accounting for US military personnel and (b) renunciation of use of force in Taiwan area. Continue maintain position high level talks out of order on grounds set forth our 745. After discussion as to items for listing agenda item 2 further consideration should then be put over until next meeting, set as far in future as possible.
5.
By separate telegram we are sending you substance statements on accounting for military personnel and renunciation use of force. Request your comments. These designed for use subsequent meetings but could be used on emergency basis this meeting if you believe break imminent.
6.
With respect to Wang’s item “question of embargo”, you are authorized to accept it for listing, provided he accepts our items, and subject to condition that item “renunciation of force” has priority.
Dulles
  1. Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.93/9–2655. Secret; Priority; Repeated to the Department of State as telegram Dulte 1.