357.AD/4–1151: Telegram
The United States Representative at the United Nations (Austin) to the Secretary of State
1397. Suggest Dept repeat Pusan. Re appeal by UNCURK to NK people and political leaders.
Remytels 1392 and 1393 April 11. Malania (UN) gave us in strictest confidence substance of cable sent by Entezam to UNCURK following GOC meeting this afternoon. Entezam took line it would be difficult to express an opinion concerning the proposed appeal without having opportunity to examine a text. He stated that in the opinion of the GOC, a public broadcast of an appeal at this time would not be opportune. UNCURK itself in its cable had indicated that members did not believe there was a good chance of favorable reception. Rejection by NK authorities would not facilitate GOC task. Entezam suggested UNCURK might explore “ways and means” of making other types of appeal. He requested that committee take no step without consulting him further.
Malania, who attended latter part of meeting, said he sensed no real difference of opinion among GOC members. At close of meeting, they agreed to make no announcement to press concerning subject of discussion.
Malania expressed personal opinion it was unfortunate that it had been necessary to send copies of UNCURK cable to UN dels of govts represented on UNCURK. He felt this would precipitate fruitless and unnecessary discussion and might lead to press leaks.
In transmitting text UNCURK cable to Australian del, Malania learned that Canberra had rejected outright the idea of an UNCURK appeal. Australian del speculated that Plimsoll was able to acquiesce in UNCURK decision because it involved only a solicitation of Entezam’s views, without committing UNCURK to principle of appeal.