IO Files: US/A/99
Memorandum of Telephone Conversation, by Randolph Harrison of the United States Delegation Staff of Advisers
Dr. Van Roijen, of the Netherlands Delegation, telephoned me this morning to say that as the result of a Netherlands Delegation meeting this morning, and pursuant to instructions received from The Hague, it had been decided that the Netherlands definitely desired to be a candidate for a seat on ECOSOC rather than to try for a seat on the Trusteeship Council. Dr. Van Roijen added, however, that the Netherlands Delegation did not wish to put forward their candidacy for a seat on ECOSOC unless they were sure of a reasonable chance of success. They particularly wish to know whether they could expect support from the various Latin American Delegations. He said that he would very much appreciate information from the American Delegation along those lines as soon as possible.