320/9–1653: Telegram
The Chargé in the Republic of China (Jones) to the Department of State
164. Re Embtel 147, September 4. Foreign Minister in expressing appreciation for US support in United Nations suggested possibility of eliminating phase “during current year” in resolution on Chinese representation question. He pointed out this would make resolution conform with wording in resolution 609, December [October] 25 last year and avoid attachment undue significance to new wording.
He thought opportunity for such elimination might be provided in Credentials Committee consideration.
Comment: I pointed out to Minister that wording of resolution had undoubtedly been given careful consideration and in view of discussion in UN Assembly yesterday it was probably too late to consider revision, but at his request I agreed to report his views to Department.
Foreign Minister referred to earlier opposition of Chinese Government to election of Madam Pandit as President UNGA recalling that major objection was power of President to appoint members Credentials Committee at opening of next session. Pointing out that the Credentials Committee appointed by Pearson included only two representatives of Communist bloc he hoped that US would be in position to exert influence over next appointees.