671. Telegram 11 to Geneva1
11. For Johnson.
Guidance July 10 meeting.
1. Agreed Announcement.
Recall to Wang our decision to extend Agreed Announcement to Chinese alien criminals was reached after Wang had dwelt on this question for many weeks. Express surprise that PRC now placing obstacles in way of Indian Government performance its function and register hope PRC will refrain from further interference. FYI We are still awaiting Indian reply our second letter June 27 asking reconsideration Indian refusal visit prisoners. We feel we should allow short additional time for Indian reply before we proceed with prisoner visits independently of Indians. Believe it preferable not reveal Wang precise Indian attitude or our probable course of action in face Indian position. END FYI
2. Renunciation of Force.
Go over usual ground.
3. While you should be prepared meet on July 19 there would be no objection here to postponement next meeting until July 26 if Wang suggests it. FYI Unlikely there will be any visits to prisoners before week of [Facsimile Page 2] July 23. END FYI
- Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.93/7–656. Secret; Priority; Limit Distribution. Drafted by McConaughy; cleared in substance by Robertson.↩