795.00/6-152: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in Korea 註01
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Washington, June 1, 1952-1:50 a.m.
899. Urtel 1217.
註02 While appreciating many merits ur suggestion Dept believes present instructions to Clark provide effective enough basis for his meeting with Rhee without adding ur suggested approach. US Govt must be in position to carry thru any implied threats. Therefore, must await ur reply Deptel 894
註03 and Clark’s recommendations fol his conferences Pusan before making top level decisions here on specific courses of action if Rhee remains adamant and situation deteriorates further.
Request that recommendations you and Clark fol call on Rhee cover specific measures short of Deptel 894, particularly specific proposals for providing safe quarters and protection for National Assembly, as indicated in latter part first para ur 1171
註04 and suggested ur 1216.
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We are inclined to favor such action at least as a first step if Clark’s representations not effective. Preliminary view here is that it wld be important that any action of this type be taken in response to a request from the Assembly to UNCURK and UNCURK’s recommendations to USG as Unified Command. Prompt action to reach nec USG decisions will be taken upon receipt of recommendations from you and Clark. We will also undertake immed to consult with principal interested Governments. As recognized in ur 1216 it wld be important that such governmental decisions be reached prior to Assembly or UNCURK action of this kind. In event governmental decisions reached to take such action and request received from Assembly can we be confident UNCURK wld take nec steps implement such a plan?
Dept also believes it wld be advisable, fol Gen Clark’s mtg with Rhee, you convey in appropriate manner to Assembly leaders position US Govt which has been presented to Rhee including substance ur May 30 note. Purpose to ensure both executive and legislative authorities have same understanding of US Govt position.
Acheson