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330/8–2450: Telegram

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

confidential
New York , August 24, 1950—8:47 p. m.
[Received August 24—9:16 p. m.]

363. At meeting with Gross requested by Jebb this p. m. Jebb asked for our ideas re first SC meeting to be held under his presidency in September.

Jebb agreed with Gross re desirability hold meeting September 1. Following tentative thoughts concerning procedure at meeting outlined by Gross as follows: (Department’s reactions would be appreciated.)

1.
Upon adoption agenda Jebb would forthwith invite ROK representative to come to SC table. Malik, if present, might either object on point of order or table motion for reconsideration of June 25 invitation. If Malik chooses first course Jebb will rule against Malik’s point of order and upon Malik’s challenge would poll SC. If Malik argues his vote to overrule Jebb’s ruling has effect of a “veto” of ruling, Jebb will state his disagreement with Malik on ground that a ruling by President is inherently a procedural matter. Jebb will then proceed to next order of business. If on other hand Malik tables a motion for reconsideration, Jebb will put this to a vote after permitting ROK representative (who will be sitting at table) to make a statement opposing motion for reconsideration.
2.
In lieu of customary presidential encomium of his predecessor Jebb will make a few well chosen remarks in opposite sense. Gross suggested Jebb might wish to make a statement to effect that he wished [Page 646] record of President for August had permitted him to say nice things, but that he is sure he speaks for SC when he says that record for August bears eloquent testimony gross abuses Presidential powers during month of August. Jebb might then read a prepared bill of particulars from August record showing Malik’s misbehavior. Jebb said he would consider latter suggestion.
3.
Jebb would then state that regular order is pending US motion tabled 31 July and call upon ROK representative first speaker. SC would thereafter proceed to vote upon US resolution, as rapidly as possible, consistent with right of SC members to speak to motion.
Austin