690D.91/7–2851: Telegram
The Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Gifford) to the Secretary of State
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578. Embtel 565, July 27, rptd New Delhi 17, Karachi 17. Attlee has just approved instructions to UKHCs New Delhi and Karachi directing them make strong oral statements to govts to which accredited (a) emphasizing seriousness of situation, (b) stating UK relies on pronouncements PMs both govts they have no intention resort to war, (c) saying placement of troops both govts are such as might lead to war and (d) recommending to both govts they institute immed withdrawal such forces. UKHC New Delhi informed these instructions carefully drafted before Liaquat’s offer, and if he sees any way of exploiting Liaquat’s approach he authorized proceed without ref London.
Rptd info New Delhi priority 18, Karachi priority 18.