Telegram from Acting Secretary of State David K. E. Bruce to American Embassy, Pusan

OUTGOING TELEGRAM Department of State 10679 INDICATE, COLLECT NEGRET SECURITY INTRODUCTION CHARGE TO Classification RECEIVED 06/1 SENT TO: Amembassy PUSAN NIACT 877 ACCEPTING UNIT MAY 27 6 49 PM 52 TO LIGHTNER FROM MUCCIO Origin URTELs 1163, 1164 and 1169. SOONEST EDS See Rhee penelase to deliver personal MSG from me as FOLs: QTE In our last MTG before my departure 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. DOCED on arriving here I was presented with reports from the ENB 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 Dist. Truman. Furthermore members of press are already pressing me for Desired (Offices Only) explanations as to the significance of these actions and what effect they will have on Van Fleet's responsibilities for repelling aggression and maintaining security of UN forces. DC/R As PRES Truman has asked me to see him THURS morning I urge Apal you to provide me through Mr. Lightner with such explanations as I R y present to PRES Truman of the need for the recent actions and Ca Telegraphic transmission and Drafted by: B:JJMuccio classification approved by: Kenneth T. Young Clearances: 5/27/52 Cleared Mr. Allison, PAM REPRODUCTION FROM THIS Mr. Johrson GEOURIVE COPY, IF CLASSIFIED, IS Classification PROHIBITED. S/S/CR SAM 198 MAY old 1952 P.M DECLASSIFIED Authority FRUS By DEB KLT Date 3-15-83 K'7