357.AK/6–551: Telegram
The United States Deputy Representative at the United Nations (Gross) to the Secretary of State
1607. Eyes only for Hickerson and Rusk. Re GOC efforts. Following our return to mission after discussion this afternoon with Grafstrom and Padilla Nervo (separately reported in next following tel, Usun 1608, June 5)1 Grafstrom telephoned Ross to say that he and Padilla were going to Washington tomorrow (June 6) to discuss with Entezam possible confidential approaches as follows in lieu of GA approach they have been discussing with US:
- 1.
- An approach here to Malik on Thursday2 either (a) by GOC officially, or (b) by GOC members privately if Malik does not like idea of official approach.
- 2.
- A new approach to Chicoms through newly designated Swedish Amb to Peiping when latter presents his credentials. (He has been Swedish Minister in Bern; Grafstrom at moment is uncertain about his travel plans.)
- 3.
- An approach to NK’s possibly as suggested by Padilla this afternoon through NK Amb in Peiping.
Assuming Entezam agreement, Grafstrom urgently (by Wednesday evening or early Thursday morning) requests our reaction to idea of approach to Malik so that he can participate in discussion with Malik on Thursday before his departure for Sweden on Friday.
They would also like urgently our reaction to other alternatives. All three alternatives are not considered to be mutually exclusive.