338. Telegram 1054 from Geneva1
1054. From Johnson.
Comments today’s meeting.
It will be noted that although I did not present any counterdraft I kept very much in mind considerations mentioned para 2 Tedul 42 and [Typeset Page 466] accordingly my presentation focused around our formulation renunciation of force.
Wang did not attempt force issue of his draft and I would characterize his discussion as somewhat desultory, giving an impression of willingness to “mark time” for today. Believe this probably related to maneuvers reported Deptel 1052.
With respect missing military personnel suggest consideration be given to making fresh approach to MAC which takes account my exchanges here with Wang on subject. I might drop subject for meeting or two here while we see whether any progress can now be made in MAC.
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