330/4–954: Telegram
The United States Representative at the United Nations (Lodge) to the Department of State
confidential
New York, April 9,
1954—noon.
602. Reference: Deptel 463, April 5. Re SC elections. As outcome forthcoming Belgian elections April 11 could possibly determine attitude [Page 530] Belgian Government would take on Chinese representation issue, we witholding action New York until:
- a.
- Embassy Brussels reports outcome election;
- b.
- Position new Belgian Government supporting our position on Chinese representation more clearly established. We would particularly appreciate Embassy Brussels comment regarding feasibility sounding out new government on how they will stand with us on this issue before we assure Belgian delegation full support their candidacy.
Lodge