320/12–1751: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in France
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Gadel 488. Re Kashmir, re Delga 697, Dec 16. Dept believes SC mtg on or about Dec 19 undesirable unless Dr. Graham has determined not to return to sub-continent and to indicate in his Dec 22 report he believes his utility now ended. Even assuming Dr. Graham did not introduce six weeks report at mtg, effect of holding meeting this week is to assure prompt consideration Kashmir very early in Jan. Prospect continuation debate on Kashmir early Jan wld, in Dept’s opinion, preclude Dr. Graham’s returning to sub-continent. GOI wld not be likely to accede to Dr. Graham’s suggestions early in Jan even if he went to sub-continent, and further SC debate pursuant Dec 19 mtg cld not be put off through time in Jan Dr. Graham was on sub-continent. Dept therefore urges USGadel indicate no SC meeting shld be held prior to Christmas vacation unless UK and GOP insistent. Dept’s further comments re Delga 697 to follow.