795B.5/6–2850: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in the United Kingdom
3183. From Perkins. I called in Franks today and told him that while we were grateful for prompt and effective Brit support in UN on Korea resolution, we considered it of utmost importance that Brit actually send material help quickly. Attlee’s announcement which reached us later this morning that Brit were making ships available most gratifying. We strongly feel future announcements shld stress that assistance is rendered in support of UN resolution rather than as aid to US forces.
For ur info we are expressing to Austral, Canada, France and the Netherlands hope that these countries supply material aid. Present indications are that both Austral and Canada will render military assistance. When we have further word from French and Dutch we will let you know. [Perkins.]