501.BC/4–2048: Telegram
The Ambassador in Pakistan (Alling) to the Secretary of State
230. Saw Prime Minister today and handed him copy draft resolution1 Kashmir. I explained some of points in Deptel 148, April 17,2 and told him in my opinion resolution offered all necessary guarantees protect GOP position and afford fair honest plebiscite. I said if I had responsibility for Pakistan, I would immediately inform UN resolution was acceptable and that GOP would cooperate fully with SC Commission. Prime Minister made no commitments and I judged he had received no instructions from Jinnah who is still NWFP. I gathered, however, that Prime Minister’s attitude was much more favorable than it was when I last talked with him April 17. He still objected idea troops remaining Kashmir and speculated whether GOP would be able under such conditions induce Azad forces lay down arms.
Sent Department 230, which please repeat London if desired. Delhi informed.