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

654. Telegram 50 from Geneva to Prague¹

Geneva, June 12, 1956, noon

50. From Osborn. Prague’s 557 Department repeated Geneva 48.

1. Suggest following wording for implementation paragraph: “All Chinese in United States desiring return PRC continue be entirely free go. Not single Chinese has encountered any obstruction departure. Neither Ambassador Wang nor Indian Embassy brought attention single fact contrary. Shall continue seek release Americans still held CHICOM prisons more than nine months after CHICOMS assumed commitment permit expeditious return United States”.

2. View wide range possible CHICOM lines attack on implementation well as possible coincidental release some Americans, request discretion do whichever of following appears appropriate: (1) Issue statement with or without implementation paragraph; (2) hold up release statement pending consultation with you and Department.

Gowen

1. Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.93/6–1256. Confidential; Priority; Limit Distribution. Repeated to the Department of State as telegram 2030.