795A.5/10–950: Telegram
The Ambassador in Burma (Key) to the Secretary of State
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[Received October 9—10:03 a. m.]
231. Depcirtel 9, October 5. I learned from Permanent Secretary Foreign Office today October 9 that Indian Government had sought Burmese support for its compromise resolution re Korea and that Burmese had replied that at this late stage Burmese could not make volte-face such as would be involved in supporting Indian resolution. [Page 915] Burma UN delegation had accordingly supported eight power resolution. However Burma UN delegation being instructed continue investigate any proposal which offers sound peaceful solution Korea problem within framework declared Burmese position.
During course this conversation Permanent Secretary revealed Burmese Ambassador Peking had recently been informed by his Indian colleague that Chinese Commies would intervene in Korea if any UN troops other than ROK crossed 38th parallel. GOB believes although without positive proof that Chinese Commies have large troop concentration near Korean frontier.
Repeated info New Delhi 9.