97. Telegram 541 to Geneva1
541. For Johnson. Your 500 last paragraph.
Department presently unable to give you anything which would enable you make additional statement on still theoretical problem Chinese possibly in prison US who might wish return to mainland. Your handling Wang queries on this subject based on fact it is not practical problem has our approval and commendation. As you are aware this question in principle has difficult constitutional, administrative and [Typeset Page 121] political ramifications. It will be looked into by Office Legal Adviser but it is doubtful we can come up with anything which would be helpful to you in context present talks. If no concrete problem this sort arises we anticipate you will be able continue parry Wang’s thrusts along lines already established.
- Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.93/8–1655. Secret; Priority. Drafted by McConaughy; approved in draft by Dulles and Sebald.↩