795.00/12–250: Telegram
The Ambassador in Canada (Woodward) to the Secretary of State
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Ottawa, December 2,
1950—8 p. m.
[Received December 2—10:36 p. m.]
[Received December 2—10:36 p. m.]
165. ReDepcirtel 221.1 Canadian Government has assumed from start that 6 power resolution Korea would be vetoed in SC and referred to GA. Text Deptel this subject under urgent consideration in FonOff since delivery early this morning. From final meeting this evening headed by Pearson we have message as follows:
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- We are glad to note that the US view is that the first step in consideration by the GA should be the 6 power resolution.
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- We consider that any formal decision by the UN at this stage that Communist China is an aggressor would be unwise.
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- In the light of the situation as we know it at present we agree that there appears to be no further fruitful action to be taken by the Council. This situation however might change.
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- We feel that the new machinery established to transfer problems to the Assembly is so new that it will be severe test to place upon it this particular problem.
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- It may not be essential to link the reference of this question to the GA with the resolution.
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- There should be no effort to press for an early vote in the Assembly. The timetable should be kept flexible since much will depend on the progress of diplomatic discussions.
Pearson now planning leave for New York Monday noon.
Woodward