Office of the Historian

315.3/12–1354: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Embassy in France

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Washington, December 13, 1954—6:15 p.m.

2175. Urtel 2510 Administrative Tribunal awards. Secretary in advising French Ambassador this morning United States intention vote against any Arab Resolution on Morocco, spoke briefly re French assistance on Administrative Tribunal problem.

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In further meeting with French Ambassador this afternoon, Assistant Secretary Key requested French co-sponsorship United States proposed amendment to General Assembly Resolution described Circular Telegrams 301 and 302. Also asked French use their influence seek Belgium and Netherlands support United States position. Bonnet sympathetic and agreed request French co-sponsorship. He felt Netherlands support would be difficult obtain and approach to Belgians somewhat delicate.

Suggest you approach Fonoff to ensure Fr Del NY receives appropriate instructions.

Dulles