594. Telegram 1841 from Geneva1
1841. From Johnson.
Have no explanation for Wang’s request postpone next meeting. It appears he probably in Geneva but am attempting confirm. If they required more time coordinate some new move would seem that he could have just marked time at May 5 meeting. Therefore am inclined think reason for postponement is probably extraneous to these talks and that it does not presage any new move on their part. However cannot exclude latter possibility. As one possibility suggest that if there is any factual basis for CHICOM statements mentioned Deptel 1941 [Typeset Page 951] they might be planning face us with release of some prisoners accompanied by new draft partially meeting our position but with provision for FMC.
Would appreciate Department’s estimate or any factual info that might assist me in anticipating possible moves they might make at May 11 meeting.
- Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.93/5–456. Confidential; Limit Distribution.↩