795.00/5–1551: Telegram

The United States Representative at the United Nations (Austin) to the Secretary of State

secret   priority

1540. Re Korea—GOC. Gross advised by Padilla Nervo that latter has learned from Rau that Rau has concluded for present not to make any proposal or suggestion along line reported ourtel No. 1524, May 11. Rau apparently advised Padilla that inasmuch as GOI attitude “has been misunderstood and unjustly attacked”, Rau, upon careful consideration, feels that his motive in making proposal along lines he discussed with GOI “might be misinterpreted.”

In event Rau takes up matter with USUN, we shall of course follow instructions Deptel No. 925, May 14.

Austin