501. BC Kashmir/11–2348: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the United States Delegation at the United Nations General Assembly, at Paris
secret
Washington, November 25, 1948—1 p. m.
Gadel 582. Pending receipt info SC meeting following are further comments Delga 900.
- 1.
- Additional reason Dept questioned proposed SC action as stated point one para five is that from practical point view time would not permit report mil adviser be much utility immediate situation. Also felt desirable avoid any implication SC or UNCIP would await such investigation before taking any further action problem.
- 2.
- We do not understand Cadogan’s first question since we had assumed UK favored cease fire order under Chap, seven. We had in mind use only Art. forty for cease fire and truce. However when definitive SC action eventuates it may be found sufficient proceed under Chap, six or desirable refrain from specifying authorizing provision.
- 3.
- If question two refers provision truce proposals re withdrawal Pak troops, we continue feel this aspect so essential acceptable overall settlement that failure its inclusion as integral part plan would probably seriously prejudice GOI acquiescence any plan.
- 4.
- We have again consulted NatDef1 re possible US candidate mil adviser. Some possibility Marine Corps may be able provide acceptable candidate. However suggest pursuing possibility Belgian general or following up previous tentative approaches Canadian General Sprye or other Commonwealth officer.
- 5.
- Re pleb admin Dept still reluctant abandon idea important Commonwealth figure and suggest you explore this with UK. However we [Page 462] will explore immediately availability some American meeting qualifications mentioned urtel.
Marshall
- National Defense, i.e., National Military Establishment.↩