Foreign Relations of the United States, 1951, Korea and China, Volume VII, Part 2

493.419/5–551: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Embassy in the United Kingdom

secret   priority

Washington, May 5, 1951—4 p. m.

5061. Urtel 5731¹ states FonOff view UK Cabinet may agree AMC action on economic embargo particularly if can receive some assurance that this is not merely opening wedge for complete embargo. We cannot, of course, give categorical assurance this nature regardless of future circumstances or developments. However, if you think necessary in order persuade UK agree support fully immed action AMC and GA on US proposal, you are authorized state that, barring significant change in circumstances (for example, large scale air attacks), US does not presently contemplate pressing GA to pass res recommending complete embargo.

Rpt USUN NY for info 904, rpt AmEmbassy Paris for info 5888.

Acheson

1. Telegram 5731 from London, May 3, not printed (795.00/5–351).