Office of the Historian

690D.91/7–1152: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Embassy in India1

secret
priority
Washington, July 11, 1952—6:28 p.m.

104. While Dept realizes Nehru’s remarks (urtel 155)2 probably constitute rejection Pak proposals, it is not clear whether Nehru gave you a specific answer to transmit Karachi. If Nehru authd you transmit substance of his remarks to Karachi Dept assumes your approach is terminated and Warren may now convey msg to PM. On other hand if Nehru did not specifically indicate reply to be transmitted Dept suggests in your discretion you see Nehru again and ask him what he wld like you to report back to Karachi. While this may not affect his apparent position it will serve purpose impressing further upon him seriousness his failure respond to a generous offer. Likewise in view great importance these talks it is essential record be clear. As you aware Graham not expected proceed with his negots until such time as your approach completed.

Acheson
  1. This telegram was repeated for information to Karachi (priority), London, and New York.↩
  2. Supra.↩