320/10–1150: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the United States Mission at the United Nations
392. Re Delga 107 Oct 11. Dept considers wld be unexceptionable if IC were to make statement of its own along lines of Amb Austin’s remarks in GA plenary Oct 6 to effect Comm for Unification and Rehabilitation Korea has auth to get views of everyone interested in future and well-being of Korea, and were to express, on behalf govts represented on the Comm, their intention that upon its arrival in Korea it give hearings to interested parties.
Dept wishes point out that if IC were to express intention itself undertake such consultations very difficult question of presence Chi Commies representatives at seat UN might arise for first time. You shld inform UKDel Dept must object to that possibility arising initially in connection with IC deliberations.
Dept believes that the statement by IC regarding the hearing to be afforded by the Comm to “everyone who is interested” will accomplish objectives UK has in mind.