315/10–2050: Telegram
The Chargé in France (Bonsal) to the Secretary of State
top secret priority
Paris, October 20, 1950—7 p. m.
2144. Embtel 2127, October 19, repeated London 513. FonOff informs me it is exchanging views today with Chauvel re question [Page 156] appointment UN Sec-Gen. I have been promised statement of position for tomorrow.1
Sent Department 2144, repeated information London 516.
Bonsal
- In Paris telegram 2157, October 21, 2 p. m., the Embassy cabled that “La Tournelle, Chief Political Affairs French Foreign Office, has informed us that, after discussion with Chauvel, Schuman has given Chauvel complete discretion in dealing with question appointment UN Secretary General.” La Tournelle was informed by the Embassy that “… Secretary would undoubtedly be disappointed that Schuman had not seen fit to issue instructions to French delegation to vote against Indian resolution.” (315/10–2150)↩