795.00/5-2752: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Embassy in Korea
註01
secret
niact
Washington, May 27, 1952-6:49 p.m.
877. To Lightner from Muccio. Urtels 1163, 1164 and 1169.
註02 See Rhee soonest to deliver personal msg from me as fols:
- 註02
- These three telegrams from the U.S. Embassy in Pusan, dated May 27, 26, and 27, respectively, reported on the events of the ROK internal crisis, none printed (795.00/52752, 795.00/5-2652, and 795.00/5-2752, respectively).
“In our last mtg before my departure
註03 I explained that Pres Truman personally concerned over polit situation in Korea and wished to have direct report from me on latest developments. That is why I have returned to Wash. Immed on arriving here I was presented with reports from the Emb and the UN of the even more disturbing actions reportedly involving use of force and coercion which officials ur Govt and personally controlled groups have taken in the last few days. This will be even more difficult for me to explain to Pres Truman. Furthermore members of press are already pressing me for explanations as to the significance of these actions and what effect they will have on Gen Van Fleet’s responsibilities for repelling aggression and maintaining security of UN forces.
- 註03
- For a report of that meeting, see p. 228.
As Pres Truman has asked me to see him Thurs morning
註04 I urge you to provide me through Mr. Lightner with such explanations as I may present to Pres Truman of the need for the recent actions and the steps being taken to restore order and stability.”
- 註04
- May 29.
Pls send Rhee’s comments niact. FYI it is hoped that import of this msg may restrain Rhee from further actions and induce him correct situation. Fol Deptel
註05 contains additional steps for ur guidance. Suggest in ur discretion you inform Gens Clark and Van Fleet of this msg.
- 註05
- The next telegram to Pusan which provided the kind of guidance described was 887, May 29, p. 264.
Bruce
