690D.91/7–2151: Telegram
The Ambassador in Pakistan (Warren) to the Secretary of State
68. Re Deptel 66, July 19. The suggestions for a course of action contained in reftel appear to proceed from the assumption of great danger of outbreak of gen hostilities between Ind and Pak, and that this is principal danger in present situation, It seems to Emb that greatest immed danger lies in possibility of outbreak of communal rioting (Embtel 50, July 17), and that a debate in SC at this time with inevitable hardening of position on both sides and consequent [Page 1788] newspaper polemics and heightened public emotion, wld increase the risk that communal disorders wld take place.
Restraining pressure shld be brought to bear on two PM’s, but it shld be exercised privately and not in public. I recommend that US and UK take appropriate action independently and not jointly and I suggest US take initiative in addressing both PM’s.
I communicated substance reftel to Graham last night, but because of pressure of his engagements then and today he has not yet had sufficient time to give consideration to subj.
Rptd info London 10, New Delhi 12, Canberra 1.