795.00/1–2351: Telegram
The United States Representative at the United Nations (Austin) to the Secretary of State
1050. Korea. Jebb (UK) called to say that Sir B. N. Rau asked him to find out our views about a proposed Asian draft resolution in roughly the following form:
“Notes the reply of the CPR of January 17;
Recommends that the representatives of the US, UK, USSR, France, India, Egypt and the CPR meet as soon as possible for the purpose of obtaining elucidations and amplifications of that reply.”
He said that the Asians were discussing this with other delegations and obtaining reactions. He asked specifically whether the US would vote against this and canvass against it. He said he understood if this were passed no action would be taken on the US resolution until after the group had reported back.
After telephone communication with Department, we advised Jebb that the US would vote against such a resolution and would canvass against it. We did not believe it would be approved by the Assembly. We did not like to see the UN lean in the direction of taking the reply of the CPR as a basis for elucidation or negotiation. We did not think the group was properly composed for the purpose stated. We did not believe that the reply of the CPR or the elucidation thereof justified any delay in consideration and approval of the US resolution.