320/1–1752: Telegram
The Acting Chairman of the United States Delegation to the General Assembly (Roosevelt) to the Secretary of State
Delga 1078. Re: Southwest Africa. Donges (South Africa) informed Mrs. Roosevelt that Pres Nervo has advised South African dels that in his view proposed resolution (Delga 9081) wld be technically out of order if introduced in plenary.
South African del has therefore decided not introduce res but will still insist that item be debated in plenary and will make strong speech. Mrs. Roosevelt advised Donges US wld vote for plenary debate but wld not be able make statement. Donges referred to purported current effort block debate and expressed disappointment that we unable advise him US wld actively campaign for having debate.