Office of the Historian

310.2/7–2950: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the United States Representative at the United Nations (Austin)1

secret   priority
Washington, July 29, 1950—1 p. m.

75. If Sov Rep as Pres shld attempt to make ruling that China improperly represented, opposition to ruling shld initially be on basis that SC itself must decide question and that Pres has no authority to [Page 250] make ruling nor to apply rule 30 on this matter. Initial vote in SC shld be on authority of Pres to make ruling rather than on right of Natl Govt to represent China in SC. Preferable for state recognizing Communist regime to challenge President’s authority. You may wish to consult with friendly dels in advance of Aug 1 mtg concerning course of action.

Acheson
  1. Repeated to Oslo (71), Cairo (91), Paris (529), and London (538), “for action.”↩