793B.00/12–1450: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in India
912. Dept desires explore possibility of joint US–UK–India position aiming at obstructing or baiting Chi Commie assault against Tibet, which now seems slowed or stalled by winter and heavy commitments elsewhere. Projected travel of Tibetan del to UN points up possibilities inherent in situation.
Prior to Dept approach to Brit ur views requested on (1) possibility of getting active Indian support of Tibetan case in UN; (2) probable reaction of GOI to a proposal for quiet US support of more positive measures designed to stiffen Tibetan resistance; and (3) suggestions as to possible measures and means of implementation of both measures.
Feel free discuss (1) with Bajpai but pls do not inform GOI of US interest (2) until further instrs reed from Dept.
At same time Dept requests ur views re advisability of taking up with GOI, as corollary to assistance to Tibet, question of release to Tibet of part of fon exchange accruing to India from reexport of Tibetan commodities.