Foreign Relations of the United States, 1950, Korea, Volume VII

330/6–2750: Telegram

The Ambassador in France (Bruce) to the Secretary of State

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Paris, June 27, 1950—1 p. m.
[Received June 27—11:42 a. m.]

3127. Delivered to Schuman¹ at 12:30 Paris time substance of Deptels 3018 and 3019.² Schuman said French representative on SC had already firm instructions support any US resolution but he would like specific confirmation of instructions to support proposed resolution. He read very carefully announcement contained in 3018 and expressed his full concurrence therewith, saying that in his opinion it was only proper course of action and he personally, while recognizing risks involved, was of opinion that Soviet Union was not at this time prepared to embark on general war. He said that it was wise to request government in Formosa to cease all operations against mainland and he expressed, understandably, considerable interest in part dealing with Indochina.

Repeated info niact London 882, niact Oslo 30.

Bruce

1. Robert Schuman, French Foreign Minister.
2. Same as telegrams 3124 and 3125, June 27, 1 a. m., to London, pp. 186 and 187.