611.93/7–2150: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in China
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55. Eyes only for Strong. Reurtel 601 and Deptel 30 Chi Govt must be left under no misunderstanding on attitude US Govt toward attacks on mainland by forces now on Formosa. President’s action was clear and unequivocal and was based upon determination to neutralize Formosa and Pescadores from mil point of view in light serious situation now threatening peace in the Pacific. Such action was taken to stabilize southern flank UN Korea action and limit hostilities to Korea even though we do not claim UN associated with us at this stage re Formosa.
Gen Ho Chief Chi Mission Japan raised same question in Tokyo on July 16 and JCS instructed MacArthur substance Deptel 30.
Pls call on FonMin and insure that there is no misunderstanding of our attitude toward bombing operations referred to by Chen Taichu. Chi Govt has vital interest in fulfillment President’s declaration June 27 and we understand that as already promised in Chi Govt’s statement June 28 (urtel 1007 June 29)2 Nationalist air and sea operations against the mainland have been suspended. You shld make clear to FonMin however that 7th Fleet has explicit orders fulfill Presidents directive and that Chi action in definance that directive wld be considered breach of Chi Govt’s assurances.
For urinfo this instr based on directive from Pres.
If it comes to ur knowledge that any Amer official or non-official might be encouraged or assisting Chi Govt to compromise position announced by Pres June 27, you are requested inform Dept appropriately at once.