Foreign Relations of the United States, 1952–1954, Africa and South Asia, Volume XI, Part 2

690D.91/3–2352: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Embassy in Pakistan¹

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Washington, March 23, 1952—5:42 p.m.

936. 1. Pls take earliest opportunity ascertain from Graham latest GOI position re quantum and/or ratio of troops at end demilitarization. On basis available info Dept under impression there may still be room for additional pressure either by US and UK Reps in New Delhi or by Graham himself in view Indians’ past indications ref to figure of 21,000 not necessarily final.

2. Dept also under impression Graham has not yet discussed concrete proposals re quantum troops, and believes such discussion essential. Dept suggestions to fol.

3. Dept strongly hopes Graham will for present reserve decision re departure for Geneva.

4. Re Zafrullah’s inquiry possibility US–UK sponsorship art 37 action you may tell him US position will be governed largely by nature and content Graham report.

5. Brit Emb Wash alerting London this tel. Emb London pls immed inform FonOff and CRO who will presumably tele comments and instrs to UKHC Karachi. Emb Karachi pls consult UKHC.

Acheson

1. This telegram was repeated to London as telegram 4688 and for information to New Delhi.