501.AA/7–1747: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Mission at the United Nations
secret
Washington
, July 17,
1947—8 p.m.
315. Dept suggests that at convenient time within next few days USUN talk over informally with Soviet Del question of admission of new members to UN.
Suggest you present our position along following lines and inquire as to Soviet views.
- a)
- Our attitude re Albania and Mongolian People’s Republic, as set forth in Deptel 309, July 11, 1947.
- b)
- Our intention to support applications of Trans-Jordan, Eire, Portugal, Italy and Austria. As to Italian application, you might stress formal recognition of Italian cobelligerency in Potsdam communique by US, USSR and UK, her willingness to collaborate with UN in all international undertakings, and imminence of completion of ratification of peace treaty. As to Austria, you should recall that she was recognized as victim of aggression in Moscow Declaration rather than enemy state and that there has been undue delay in conclusion of Austrian treaty. If Austria’s independence is questioned, you might state that we believe she has essential attributes and institutions of a sovereign state though temporarily sharing administration of various governmental functions with representatives of occupying powers.
- c)
- We are still considering our attitude on the applications of Rumania and Hungary, but question their eligibility and feel strongly that it would be basically unjust not to admit Austria and Italy before these states.
It would be helpful if in course of conversation you were able to ascertain any information on likelihood of applications from Finland and Bulgaria.
You may also wish during this week to mention our views on membership applications to delegations of non-permanent SC members.
Marshall