357.AB/8–451: Telegram
The Ambassador in India (Henderson) to the Secretary of State
495. Ref Embtel 478, Aug 3, rptd Karachi 35. Emb ventures suggest that specific points to be contained in new approach might include following:
- (1)
- Immed withdrawal to old positions by both countries of troops recently moved forward;
- (2)
- Agreement to use full authority and influence of govts to put end to press and other attacks on each other;
- (3)
- Partition of Jammu/Kashmir, except for valley of Kashmir, along line to be agreed;
- (4)
- Postponement elections and holding Constituent Assembly until after plebiscite has been taken in valley;
- (5)
- Agreement to hold plebiscite 9 to 12 months;
- (6)
- Agreement on demilitarization of valley and acceptance of UN police force recruited from small countries for use in valley during brief plebiscite period.
Emb believes new approach might have greater chance success if put forward by third party other than US or UK. Ideally, it shld be put forward by Graham, but for him to do so might prejudice his present mission re demilitarization. New developments in situation since SC res Mar 30 adopted may however make desirable Graham widen his approach even at risk charge exceeding his instructions. Emb envisages that such third party approach shld, following public announcement, be quickly endorsed by US, UK, and UN officials (Graham, of course, might be unwilling take such action unless he recd some private encouragement). If Graham nevertheless remained unwilling, some third country such as Canada, Indonesia, or possibly Iran, in view its reported Aug 3 approach to GOI, might be suitable alternative candidate.
Sent Dept 495; reptd info Karachi 37.