310.2/11–554: Telegram
The United States Representative at the United Nations (Lodge) to the Department of State
Delga 188. Re membership. Following resolution tabled by Argentina, Cuba and El Salvador:
“The General Assembly,
“Noting the growing general feeling in favour of the universality of the United Nations, membership in which is open to all peace-loving states which accept the obligations contained in the Charter and, in the judgment of the organization, are able and willing to carry out those obligations;
“Requests the Security Council to re-examine the pending applications for admission to membership and endeavour as soon as possible to make positive recommendations on the subject, so that the General Assembly may adopt the appropriate decisions;
“Instruct the Committee of Good Offices established under Resolution 718 (VIII) to consult with the members of the Security Council in order to help that organ to reach an agreement in accordance with the preceding paragraph;
“Decides to postpone the discussion of this item for a fortnight after the adoption of this resolution, and then to resume its consideration of the question with a view to reaching, during the present session of the General Assembly, an adequate solution of the problem of the admission of new members.”