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The United States Representative at the United Nations (Lodge) to the Department of State
Delga 31. Re Security Council elections:
Following is report on partial canvass taken today on Turkish candidacy:
Latin American delegates:
According De La Colina (Mexico), matter discussed Latin American caucus few days ago. No vote taken but there was general understanding group would support Turkey as against satellite. De La Colina thought some delegates might switch to Philippines but he believed group would generally support Turkey.
El Salvador, Peru and Venezuela are committed support Turkey. Following indicated today they would definitely vote for Turkey: Brazil, Chile, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Nicaragua, Panama and Venezuela. Colombia was not committed but thought Philippines had entered race too late.
[Page 506]Remainder of group have not been canvassed since Philippines announced candidacy but will be checked tomorrow.
European delegates:
For Turkey: UK, Australia, Canada, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, and New Zealand.
Probably for Turkey: Belgium, Iceland, South Africa.
For Poland: Sweden.
Norwegian delegate has informed Oslo that UK and US are supporting Turkey and is awaiting instructions.
Near East, Africa and Far East delegates:
Saudi Arabia and Lebanon indicated that Arabs had agreed not support Turkey. Iraq and Syria subsequently stated there was no joint Arab decision, and Iraqi delegate is awaiting instructions.
Late in afternoon Lopez (Philippines) reported Asian-African group had met this afternoon and had decided support Philippines. We doubt this was unanimous decision and will investigate further tomorrow.
Afghanistan and Iran state they are supporting Turkey. Israel probably will do so but is awaiting instructions.
Ethiopia has given unclear response both US delegation and Turkish approaches.
Liberia definitely not for Poland but might support Asian-African choice.