310.2/9–1153
Memorandum of Conversation, by the United Nations Adviser, Bureau of European Affairs (Allen)
- Subject:
- Chinese Representation
- Participants:
- Sir Roger Makins, UK Embassy
- Mr. Murphy, UNA
- Mr. Wainhouse, UNP
- Mr. W. P. Allen, EUR
Referring to his previous conversations with Secretary Dulles on this matter, in which the US had proposed postponement for the duration [Page 703] of the session proposals on Chinese representation, with an understanding that we would seek to end the session before Christmas, Sir Roger stated that his government desired to meet our position so far as possible and felt that we were both in agreement on the basic idea of postponement until the end of the calendar year. The UK was, therefore, prepared to accept our suggested formula but in view of the slight uncertainty as to whether our plans for adjournment before Christmas would actually carry, they desired to have the following underlined words included: “That the GA postpone for the duration of its Eighth Regular Session for the current year consideration of all proposals, etc.” Mr. Murphy indicated that although we were somewhat reluctant to make so specific the time qualification, nevertheless, he felt that the British suggestion might prove acceptable. In view of the Secretary’s close personal interest in this matter, however, Mr. Murphy indicated we would have to discuss it with him before giving Sir Roger a definitive reply.