Foreign Relations of the United States, 1949, The Near East, South Asia, and Africa, Volume VI

501.BB Palestine/5–3149: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the United States Representative at the United Nations (Austin)

confidential

Washington, May 31, 1949—7 p. m.

296. In event Syrian armistice case brought before SC we are considering desirability SC recommend parties submit dispute arbitration, naming Bunche arbitrator. Procedures looking toward persuasion of parties would have been exhausted by time case brought before SC and recommendation arbitration would seem appropriate. Parties will find some difficulty in rejecting proposal since armistice would not involve permanent territorial settlement.

Would appreciate your views and unless you see objection suggest you discuss this with Bunche.

Webb