493.46E9/10–1251: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Embassy in Ceylon
confidential
Washington, October 12, 1951—7:38 p. m.
155. Re PriMin Senanayake’s recent statement and Ceylon press reports rubber shipment Commie Chi and pt 4 aid. Dept has taken fol line in ans possible questions from press:
- (1)
- US opposed shipment rubber Commie Chi in disregard UN embargo but hopes GOC will stand with other free nations supporting UN res.
- (2)
- US has no objection sale rubber free market which does not contravene UN embargo. US took every opportunity make above points GOC.
- (3)
- Applicability Kem Amendment Ceylon matter for decision by NSC. Pt 4 only assistance being extended Ceylon. No experts now in Ceylon. Except for few Ceylonese training awards made months ago no aid being extended Ceylon.
Acheson