501.BC/1–2748: Telegram
The Chargé in Pakistan ( Lewis ) to the Secretary of State
48. Secretary Foreign Affairs advises me Sir Zafrullah Khan has just presented resolution1 to Security Council providing for organization holding and supervision plebiscite Kashmir under authority Security Council and expresses hope US will give its full support this resolution. Proposal provides for neutral administration Kashmir and Jammu, withdrawal outside forces both tribesmen and armed forces India, restoration all residents who have been compelled leave Kashmir Jammu since August 1 and holding of plebiscite ascertain free will of people as to whether state shall accede to Pakistan or India. Opinion this Embassy is resolution fair and just.
- This resolution, together with a written proposal by the Indian Representative, was submitted to the President of the Security Council on January 27 and read by him in the 236th meeting of January 28. For texts and discussion, see SC, 3rd yr., Nos. 1–15, pp. 266 ff.↩