330/12–1951: Telegram
The Ambassador in Denmark (Anderson) to the Secretary of State
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459. ReDeptel sent Oslo 505, Copenhagen 510, rptd Paris Gadel 504, Dec 19.
I called on FonMin today to discuss Security Council balloting schedule Dec 20. After I outlined our position which had originally been presented to FonOff Oct 30, FonMin answered that Dan position supporting Byelorussia is based on belief that membership on Sec Council of one or two Sov votes and vetoes make little difference since “everyone knows is only one country”. FonMin also stated that Dan motive was to show Sov, if possible, Scand good will. However FonMin added that, in case deadlock, situation might appear differently, and he agreed to get in touch Dan del Paris. He seemed interested when I mentioned Nor also being approached by US. He then added Den standing with Nor this question.
FonMin emphasized that, in question where principle and serious issues involved such as Swed res on Ger, Den had no hesitation supporting [Page 132] our position but that Den believes Security Council membership is different kind of question.
My impression is that if deadlock develops or Nor changes its position then Den might alter its views.
Sent Dept 459, rptd info Oslo 11, Paris for GADel 57.