810.2/7–654: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Embassies in New Zealand and Australia
3 (Wellington) and 4 (Canberra). Ticker reports Webb in Foreign Affairs debate urges admission Communist China to UN. Department amazed such far-reaching announcement would be made by New Zealand Minister without prior consultation especially view fact no intimation whatsoever that such statement in offing made by New Zealand representative at ANZUS meeting few days ago. Ascertain all background you can regarding reason issuing statement.
Wellington repeat to Canberra
Add for Canberra:
You are instructed do everything you can prevent Australian concurrence with this statement which Department gathers should not be difficult in view your reports re Menzies’ thinking this question.