501.BC Kashmir/9–1448: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the United States Representative on the United Nations Commission for India and Pakistan (Huddle), at New Delhi
556. Kascom 29. Notwithstanding Commission’s decision Sept 10 proceed Geneva (Comkas 421 and Delhi 8282) Dept believes Com should remain Indian Subcontinent (Kascom 273) and requests you seek reconsideration decision on basis that subsequent death Jinnah and invasion Hyderabad represent new political developments which may affect its task. While impossible predict exact effect these developments on Kashmir negotiations and while Dept appreciates reasons that may have prompted decision move Geneva, Dept feels Com should remain available to take advantage developing situation and that its continued presence even more desirable as stabilizing factor in generally troubled area. Additional reason is if Commission decides submit interim report SC with recommendations, Dept believes before any report submitted, Com should inform both Govts proposed recommendations to afford final Opportunity voluntary agreement. Suggest therefore Com prepare report some convenient location subcontinent.
Would like detailed summary Nehru’s final reply (Comkas 42) particularly re his statement GOI unable pursue negotiations re plebiscite under present conditions and your evaluation possible openings for further negotiations both govts.