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

357.AB/4–152: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Consulate General at Geneva¹

secret
priority

Washington, April 1, 1952—7:13 p.m.

746. Re Kashmir, Geneva’s tel 739 Apr 1. AmConsul instructed convey to Graham fol expression US views re his note in reftel:

1. We appreciate careful consideration which Graham has given suggestions and views hitherto transmitted by us to him, and we accept his assessment necessity new procedure in dealing with parties and his decision return to New York with draft report.

2. We hope Graham will understand that views and suggestions presented to him were based on our genuine concern negots must be kept going at this stage between parties. Indications of seriousness of polit situation on sub-continent and expressions by FonMins of both countries of their willingness have Graham return to sub-continent for further negots were basis our believing we shld urge such course of action. We believe polit situation on sub-continent continues such as to maintain our concern and believe indication by parties of willingness negotiate may well be seized upon by Graham to conduct further negots when he returns New York.

3. Pursuant suggestion last para Graham’s note to us, we are planning possible dipl appeal to parties to use opportunity in New York prior Graham’s submission his report for further negots and possible concessions on two outstanding points.

Shld Graham care comment, we will welcome any suggestions he may have re timing, substance such representations.

Acheson

1. This telegram was repeated to Geneva and London (priority) and for information to New Delhi, Karachi, and New York.