5. Telegram 232 from Geneva1

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232. From Johnson.

Krishna Menon called at 2:30 this afternoon “privately to inform me” that Nehru was informing Cooper that the 11 flyers were to be released very shortly. Menon went great pains make it clear that this due his efforts. Also said will be readily able reach agreement with Wang on civilians on basis someone represent Chinese students in US. Said Wang and Chou had both asked him remain in Geneva and was fishing hard for me make similar request which of course I refused do. Finally said would be glad come back if and when I asked him.

Will report long conversation more fully in subsequent telegram.

Gowen
  1. Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.05A241/8–155. Confidential; Priority.