501.BC Kashmir/6–2949: Telegram
The Chargé in Pakistan (Doolittle) to the Secretary of State
249. Comkas 59. Following are results meetings UNCIP delegation with GOP officials:
- 1.
- GOP maintains position as stated letter May 30,1 reemphasizing impossibility either accepting or rejecting truce terms in absence information re Indian withdrawal plan.
- 2.
- GOP unmoved by delegation’s several arguments such as that Pakistan acceptance would improve Pakistan position before world opinion help prevent in SC any solution other than plebiscite, etc.
- 3.
- Zafrullah said nothing had happened induce GOP modify earlier position; on contrary much had happened make GOP much more distrustful, fearful of GOI than ever before. Seemed clear from these and corollary remarks that GOP acceptance doubtful even if GOI withdrawal plan given and found satisfactory.
- 4.
- Pakistan officials convinced GOI will never accept truce terms, even if GOP did and that GOI will do utmost prevent any plebiscite.
- 5.
- General impressions are: GOP seems feel usefulness further mediation nearing end; would appear welcome arbitration (although this mentioned only in passing); not reluctant dispute go again to SC.
Mission returning Srinagar June 29.
USDel will urge UNCIP agree proposed arbitration as next step (reDeptel 4492 to New Delhi, repeated to USDel as Kascom unnumbered). Feel unavoidable [sic] undesirable omit Colban from panel [Page 1724] since he aware his name been considered in UNCIP and he more acquainted with issues than Delvoie.
Sent Department 249, pouched Delhi.