501.BB/11–1449: Telegram
The United States Representative at the United Nations (Austin) to the Secretary of State
Delga 221. At meeting of China working group this morning, attended by Butterworth,1 it was decided to sound out more definitively other delegations chiefly concerned before submitting to Department our final recommendation as to strategy for handling China case. Since acid test of our proposed resolution may be whether or not other powers will co-sponsor, it was agreed specific inquiry on this point should be made of six delegations among which we believe most desirable co-sponsors might be found, i.e., India, Pakistan, Australia, Philippines, Belgium and Mexico. Text also being shown to French and New Zealanders. In all these cases, it will be emphasized that we have not yet decided whether resolution along these lines should be presented but are seeking their views and reactions. All are being asked to hold draft in strictest confidence.
[Page 211]Cadogan with whom resolution was discussed November 10 has not received views of his Government. We hope to have better consensus of GA sentiment by Wednesday when Jessup will be in Washington.
- W. Walton Butterworth, Assistant Secretary of State for Far Eastern Affairs.↩