501.BC Kashmir/7–849: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in India 1
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478. Kascom 93. Dept continues believe UNCIP if at all possible shld avoid reference case SC because such action wld (1) result rehash entire situation (2) provide opportunity Soviet obstruction (Moscow’s 262 to Delhi, 10 to Karachi) (3) further delay solution. Moreover, Dept believes proposal by UNCIP supported by direct appeals from UK, US and possibly other member Govts UNCIP shld prove as effective as SC recommendation and no assurance in view veto and other possibilities SC wld actually adopt such proposal.
[Page 1725]If notwithstanding above considerations case reverts SC Dept does not believe (Comkas 60 July 53) SC action wld be prejudiced by fact UNCIP proposal for arbitration truce had been rejected.
Suggest in informal talks Arg, Belg and Colom you indicate US prepared give strong support UNCIP proposal arbitration truce. Believe it not advisable you inform these Reps contemplated UK démarche. You might also refer GOI desire election to SC as factor which may favorably influence GOI reply. Dept envisages GOI attempt delay definite reply through discussion terms reference arbitrator and to prevent this Dept believes UNCIP proposal shld include specific terms reference for arbitrator. (Kascom 82, June 3)4 Whole proposal shld be presented for acceptance without modification.