840.811/8–1448: Telegram
The Ambassador in Yugoslavia (Cannon) to the Secretary of State
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Deldu71. I understand British delegate has received instructions to make his final statement before final voting takes place and not participate in final voting. It is left to him to choose whether to be physically present in the room. In any case, he is to avoid a dramatic withdrawal. French have or expect to receive somewhat similar instructions.
Department will have noted that on individual articles I have sometimes abstained, sometimes voted no, and twice voted yes, on articles 23 and 37. This was of course by design.
I intend to vote no on whole convention, and to refuse to sign. Therefore no full powers needed.
Question may arise concerning signature to “final act.” It seems to me that if this is merely record of proceedings there would be no harm in signature. However, if miscellaneous resolutions should be introduced or convention annexed signature might be inappropriate. Has Department any special instructions on this point?