175. Memorandum of a Telephone Conversation Between the Secretary of State in Washington and the Representative at the United Nations (Lodge) in New York, March 1, 1957, 10 a.m.1
TELEPHONE CALL FROM AMB LODGE
L said last night after we talked the French laid it on heavy about how the Egyptians had no business being in Gaza and had to be excluded always. Hammarskjold’s worry is on point 3 of the Israeli statement re the UN using force if they return and H thinks the French are egging the Israelis on to this position. The Sec does too. L said the text of his speech is good. The Sec mentioned the additions he sent up this a.m.2 He told re Eban’s coming over last night. L wants to add immediate withdrawal to the statement. He mentioned adjourning [Page 331] over until Monday3 and that gives them the weekend to start moving. L wants to get his speech timed so it does not look as if tied up with the French. They agreed they can ruin it. The Sec referred to his talk with the ambs yesterday.4 He urged we should not speak in this order: US, France, Britain—have to try to get somebody else to speak. Any Asian who will express gratification? L knows of none but can get someone from SA.5 L will speak right afterwards and then get SA. The Sec said someone should say what a victory it is—the greatest the UN has achieved. L said the reason they are sad is no one thinks they will withdraw. The Sec does unless the Egyptians backtrack. L may call back this a.m.