315/10–1950: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in Norway
288. Text set forth below was sent as personal message from Secy to Bevin and Schuman. Norway spoke against Rau proposal in SC mtg Oct 18. However, USDEL now reports Del divided on position to be taken in SC mtg Fri and has requested instrs from FonOff. Pls take up matter urgently with FonMin along lines message stressing importance US attaches to rejecting Rau proposal and carrying through proposal continue Lie in office. Do not use as personal message from Secy and do not disclose such message has been sent to Bevin and Schuman.
[Here follows text of Deptel 2011 to London, October 18, printed on page 146.]