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

525. Telegram 1614 from Geneva¹

Geneva, March 8, 1956, 7 p.m.

1614. From Johnson.

1. Wang’s performance today’s meeting confirmed my previous feeling they awaiting assessment success their efforts influence us through January 18 and March 4 statements and probably more importantly through GOI during Secretary’s visit.

2. Before deciding next move they may only await reports they receive on any discussion this subject during Secretary’s visit New Delhi or possibly they may wait to see if any new moves our part following completion Secretary’s FE trip.

3. They are retaining flexibility of action with regard continuation talks but have left selves very little flexibility on text any renunciation force declaration in absence United States concession on Foreign Minister’s meeting. However, dependent on what reports they receive from New Delhi they may well make move towards break or even carry out break at next meeting.

4. Would appreciate being informed any developments at New Delhi that would assist me in anticipating or assessing situation here.

Gowen

1. Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.93/3–856. Secret; Priority; Limit Distribution. Repeated Priority to New Delhi for the Secretary and Robertson as telegram 29.