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357.AB/3–2952: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Consulate General at Geneva1

secret
priority
Washington, March 29, 1952—10:40 p.m.

742. Re Kashmir, re Geneva’s tel 727, Mar 29.

1.
While we hopeful, in view Graham’s comments in reftel, that he preparing further negots, since he apparently did not indicate AmConsul his precise plans re date submission his report and his personally returning New York, we believe it of utmost importance that AmConsul convey Graham fol:
A.
We earnestly hope Graham appreciates that concern UK and ourselves is that political situation GOP sufficiently serious and negot possibilities between parties sufficiently well indicated to justify our belief Graham might well devote himself now to further negot efforts with parties without regard report deadline and limitations of terms of ref.
B.
We do not believe any report desirable at this time in absence full agreement parties. Even if interim report submitted we fear it might not be satisfactory basis SC debate, and might be embarrassment Pak Rep, who becomes SC Pres April 1. Accordingly, we reiterate our suggestion in para 4 Deptel 732, Mar 27.
C.
Re possible Sov blast in SC re Graham’s continuing his effort without report to and permission from SC, we far less concerned over Sov insistence on consideration report now or in next few weeks than over trouble they cld cause if report turned in and Graham made substantive proposals re continuing negots.
D.
We urge, in view above, that Graham not return New York, but plan, instead, conduct further negots with parties.
E.
We are extremely pleased at possibility his having new approach satisfying SC and UNCIP res. We reiterate our offers assistance.
2.
We note UK Rep Geneva called on Graham prior AmConsul, but did not disclose nature his message. We believe it of great importance you and he keep in close touch re this matter so that representations to Graham are coordinated in substance. FYI UK CRO presently appears about day behind Dept in making decisions and sending instructions to field re this matter. Accordingly, it possible his comments to Graham may have conflicted with yours.
Acheson
  1. This telegram was repeated to London (priority) and to Karachi, New Delhi, and New York.↩