740.00119 EW/11–147: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Political Adviser for Germany (Murphy)
urgent
2228. Dept not informed exact purpose stated by IARA Secretariat (reurtel 3484 Nov 133) in extending invitation OMGUS reps appear with Brit reps before IARA Assembly, but agrees entirely with Gen Clay’s view that OMGUS reps shld not become involved in controversy at IARA as to justification of bizonal level of industry and list of plants thereunder. Understood here that purpose of visit was to discuss mechanics, procedures and general info re plants to become available only, but appreciated would be difficult keep discussion within these limits.
Dept’s chief concern is that no basis be given for feeling among IARA countries that US unsympathetic re facilitating delivery capital equipment with UK being regarded as sole supporter IARA interest this connection. Dept is informed that neither Dorr nor Daspit had anything whatever to do with issuance invitation by Sec Gen, or in fact even knew in advance that invitation being issued. Daspit requested confirm this for ur and Dept’s info.
Matter is not regarded as serious by Dept, altho regretted invitation was twice accepted and cancelled without any explanation, [Page 1132] thus placing US Del at IARA under some embarrassment inasmuch as every effort has been made in the past by US Del be in position fully explain and support all action taken by OMGUS. This considered very desirable by Dept, and suggested you may wish convey contents this msg to Gen Clay as illustrative importance keeping US Del as fully informed as circumstances permit at all times on matters pertaining to implementation of reparation removal program.
Rptd Brussels for Daspit as 1585.
Department has agreed message to Clay from Army concurring his position.