315/3–1753: Telegram
The United States Representative at the United Nations (Lodge) to the Department of State
565. Re SyG. Lodge met with Hoppenot and Jebb at their request in preparation for five-power consultation which will take place 18 March, 11 a.m.
Hoppenot will preside over meeting. Jebb will ask Zorin if he has any reflections on closed SC meeting of March 13. He and Hoppenot will attempt to draw out Zorin as to Soviet intentions. They think Zorin might come forward with a new list of candidates which might include some or all of following: Angel (Colombia), Wan (Thailand), Pandit and Entezam.
If new names are produced there will be no voting or decision on them and no decisions will be taken by five powers. Intention then is to go forward with next closed SC meeting on 20 [19] March at 3 p.m. without having further consultation.