Office of the Historian

340/6–3053: Telegram

The United States Delegation to the Economic and Social Council to the Department of State

confidential
priority
Geneva, June 30, 1953—9 p.m.

Ecosoc 1. During entire first day ECOSOC, Communist delegates did not raise Chinese representation issue. United States delegation and United Kingdom feel this may foreshadow surprise Communist move if and when truce signed. Possible at that time Arutiunian (Russia), Katz-Suchy (Poland) or even Sen (India) may raise either on point of order or on basis of credentials report Rule 19 Chinese issue and move seating Communist China. In motion following truce such move might be successful. United Kingdom delegation uncertain position they would take and are cabling London.

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United States delegation will continue every effort to prevent seating Communist China. Department may wish approach governments members ECOSOC.

Urgently request additional instructions and statement to be used if eventuality arises.

Ward