501.BB/8–2449: Telegram
The Acting United States Representative of the United Nations (Ross) to the Secretary of State
979. [Here follows report on conversation with the French representative in regard to matters before the United Nations General Assembly.]
6. Chinese item. Chauvel raised this question saying Tsiang had come to see him day following his call on us (remytel 938, August 17) and had informed Chauvel in confidence his instructions to propose, but not before opening of GA, for GA agenda question of violations of Sino-Soviet treaty. Chauvel said Tsiang had told him he had informed us; he assumed Tsiang had also informed Cadogan. According Chauvel’s account, Tsiang apparently outlined case along same lines as with us.
Chauvel had reported to Paris but has not yet received instructions. He expressed personal view putting case on agenda this session of Assembly was like “yesterday’s meat”. He felt would have made much more sense put case on agenda year ago. Under present circumstances principal question was whether useful purpose would be served exposing Soviet tactics China. If so, one vehicle was as good as another and Tsiang’s item would serve purpose. He said in any event Tsiang’s instructions seemed categorical and there was nothing much we could do to prevent his taking action. Chauvel said not having instructions he did not know what views his Government would be; he thought they would probably wish to leave initiative to us.
In course his discussion Chauvel said Bonnet1 had informed him he had talked with Department which Bonnet had reported as “not being enthusiastic”. Bonnet informed Chauvel he understood Jessup2 would be handling for Department.
[Here follow other items relating to the General Assembly agenda.]