740.00119 Control (Korea)/11–147: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Political Adviser in Korea (Jacobs)
urgent
256. Urtel 445 [454] Nov 1. Text resolution adopted by Committee No. 1 Oct 30 follows:
“Inasmuch as the Korean question which is before the General Assembly is primarily a matter for the Korean people itself and concerns its freedom and independence, and recognizing that this question cannot be correctly and fairly resolved without the participation of representatives of the indigenous population.
The first committee recommends that elected representatives of the Korean people be invited to take part in the consideration of the question.
Further recommends that in order to facilitate and expedite such participation and to observe that the Korean representatives are in fact duly elected by the Korean people and not mere appointees from military authorities in Korea, there be forthwith established a United Nations temporary commission on Korea, to be present in Korea with right to travel, observe and consult throughout Korea.”
Inconclusive nature resolution recognized but it was supported as tactical move in order counter original Soviet proposal for immediate dispatch Korean representatives to UN. Committee No. 1 discussion continues and US will press for and is optimistic re passage in GA substance original US resolution amended to take account Oct 30 resolution. Purpose UN Commission thereby being to observe elections Korean representatives to National Assembly which in turn to set up National Government.