357.AD/4–451: Telegram
The United States Representative at the United Nations (Austin) to the Secretary of State
secret
New York, April 4,
1951—11:50 a. m.
1359. Re UNCURK. Re Deptel 824, March 30. During conversation April 3 in SYG’s office, Trygve Lie handed Austin and Hickerson copies following “strictly confidential” cables recently exchanged between Stavropoulos and Cordier re suggested UNCURK appeal to North Korean authorities. Lie commented that he would continue to try to hold UNCURK in check if members persist in idea of sending appeal at this time.
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- “Some members commission are considering possibility of commission making appeal addressed North Korean people and political leaders to cease war and negotiate with Commission on unification of Korea. What is reaction Secretary-General and if in affirmative what would be best means for transmitting appeal. Commission may discuss matter Thursday or Friday and I would therefore appreciate early reply. Please communicate this only to Secretary-General.” (Foregoing from Stavropoulos to Cordier dated March 29.)
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- “Secretary-General believes that in present state delicate negotiations with Peking Government and status relationship with North Korean authorities it would be premature commission to make separate appeal to North Koreans.
- “Secretary-General is giving serious consideration to role to be played by commission in present situation and will keep you advised.” (Foregoing from Cordier to Stavropoulos dated March 30.)
Austin