552. Telegram 1809 to Geneva1
Washington, March 28, 1956, 5:49
p.m.
1809. For Johnson.
Following for your background.
- 1.
- Re Wang’s reference last meeting to General Harris statement, Taipei Weeka 12 states local press erroneously quoted Harris as saying US would give air support if Communists attacked Matsu. US public information officer following day denied that General Harris had made statement attributed to him. Consider your best tactic avoid any comment this subject as you did last meeting.
- 2.
- Re your letter March 15 only discussion between Secretary and Nehru on China problem summarized Dulte 22 rptd Geneva 1772. There was no repeat no discussion of Indian functions under Agreed Announcement. Indians have never expressed dissatisfaction at cooperation afforded them by Department in carrying out their functions, although in certain respects they have indicated sympathy with broader interpretation of their functions under Agreed Announcement favored by Chinese Communists.
- 3.
- INS has assured us Chinese students do not repeat not have to “apply to return”. They are, of course, required to show they have discharged income tax obligations.
Dulles
- Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.93/3–2856. Secret; Priority; Limit Distribution. Drafted by Clough; cleared by Phleger, Sebald, McConaughy, and in SOA.↩