690D.91/10–1851: Telegram
The United States Representative at the United Nations (Austin) to the Secretary of State
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496. Re Kashmir. Fowler (UK) after SC mtg today told us preliminary Foreign Office reaction to Graham’s report is that suggested period of six weeks within which he would file further report would be most unfortunate. They anticipate SC action about mid-Nov on new res. Six weeks from then would land Graham’s new report in middle of Indian elections. They would prefer longer period.
Fowler said Foreign Office and UKDel had not had time to think about report and did not expect to have instructions or even preliminary views prior to UKDel’s sailing for Paris on Oct 23. He suggested we consult on next steps and draft res when we meet in Paris.
Dept please relay to GADel, Paris.