Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1945, The Far East, China, Volume VII

740.0011 P.W./6–2645: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in China (Hurley)

Washington, June 26, 1945—3 p.m.

992. Dept informed that Chinese troops attacked Thai troops near Mong Yawng; that Thai withdrew but fear to withdraw further lest arouse Jap suspicions; that Thai have requested SACSEA⁵⁰ to ask for Chinese withdrawal; and that US authorities in China have been informed by OSS. Brit and ourselves urged Ruth⁵¹ not to precipitate Jap action against Thai Govt and to delay overt resistance until coordinated with SEAC⁵² plans.

Chinese attacks uncoordinated with SEAC plans might precipitate situation prematurely or else provoke Sino-Thai hostilities. Suggest you discuss with General Wedemeyer the situation, especially its political implications, and keep Dept informed.

Sent to Chungking. Repeated to London and New Delhi.

Grew

50. Supreme Allied Commander, Southeast Asia (Mountbatten).
51. Code name for the Thai Regent, Pridi Panomyong, head of the Thai underground movement said to have been organized to resist the Japanese and to oppose the Thai Government under Premier Pibul.
52. South-East Asia Command.