740.00119 Council/6–1846: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in France (Caffery)
2926. Secdel 289. For Benjamin Cohen. Joseph Johnson has had a series of conversations with Lawford of the UK delegation in New York and has pointed out in emphatic terms our reaction to the British proposal that the term “dispute” be defined in the Rules of Procedure of the SC.
Johnson has reported that (New York telegram 316, June 14) although Lawford is willing to recommend to the FonOff that the proposal be dropped, he does not feel that it will alter its position on his recommendation alone. Accordingly, Lawford has suggested that a conversation between you and Jebb might help to change the FonOff view. Cadogan has requested FonOff to ask Jebb to discuss question with you.
In the light of the foregoing, you may wish to bring the matter up with Jebb in the hope that the FonOff can be dissuaded from pursuing its present course.
Repeated to New York as Dept’s 96.