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Records of the Naval Aide to the President (Truman Administration)
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Douglas, Lewis W. (Lewis Williams), 1894-1974
Arab-Israeli conflict, 1948-1967
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
WASHINGTON
December 3, 1948
SUMMARY OF TELEGRAMS
CHINA
We have informed our Consulate General in Shanghai that
we are disturbed by the possible implications of an inter-
national police force for Shanghai such as proposed by the Mayor of
Shanghai for the period of transition to Communist rule. We feel
on
the one hand that once police duties had been assumed by foreign powers
the Chinese Communists might be willing to avoid responsibility for feed-
ing Shanghai and maintaining law and order there until the time seems
propitious for them to take over, and that, on the other hand, the Com-
munist underground might embroil an international police force in clashes
which elements in the Chinese government might also welcome. Although we
realize that any emergency landing of US Marines to protect our citizens
and assist in their evacuation would involve some dangers, the risks and
implications of such an action seem less serious than those involved in
policing the city.
PALESTINE
Our representative in Transjordan reports that, according
to the Transjordan Prime Minister, the Jerusalem truce
talks were initiated upon the instructions of the two governments and
that it is envisaged that they might be extended into political matters.
The Prime Minister said that the Jews appear to have a sincere desire
to reach an accord with Transjordan. He also stated that if the UN
adopts a resolution providing for a conciliation commission and the
other Arab states reject its good offices, Transjordan might decide
to treat with the commission alone. Meanwhile our Ambassador in London
states that, in his opinion, if we are to reach an understanding with
the UK on the Negeb we must convince the British that there is a southern
frontier in that region beyond which we will not support Israeli claims.
DECLASSIFIED
E.O. 12065, Sec. 3-402
State Dept. Guideline, June 12, 1979
By NLT- HC NARS, Date 11-13-10