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

248. Telegram 794 from Geneva¹

Geneva, September 28, 1955

794. From Johnson.

1. I feel statement on renunciation of force contained Deptel 789 is truly outstanding and if Department agrees would like hand Wang copy when it is made.

2. Presume Department recognizes that in context at moment reference to “other matters” in last sentence will insofar as PRC concerned suggest economic embargo. While we have rejected discussion higher level meeting it may nevertheless carry some implication in this regard as well. Am not suggesting any change but only pointing out implication I believe statement will carry for PRC.

3. Depending on outcome our discussion on order subjects under agenda item two first portion first sentence last paragraph might require slight revision.

4. Although I will subsequently submit suggestions on handling next meeting my present inclination is to take advantage of any opportunity I might have at that meeting to make this statement in context of supporting priority for discussion this subject.

5. For my background only would appreciate being informed whether Department envisions suggested assurances might follow pattern of “agreed announcement.”

Gowen

1. Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.93/9–2855. Secret; Priority; Limited Distribution.