690D.91/11–3051: Telegram
The Ambassador in Pakistan (Warren) to the Secretary of State
secret
Karachi, November 30, 1951—3 p. m.
575. Emb desires comment as fols on Delhi tel 1911, Nov 29, 1951 to Dept rptd info Karachi 95:
- a.
- We concur in statement that India can do nothing constructive until elections are over. This mainly for polit reasons.
- b.
- We question India’s sincerity in implying publicly that its attitude toward Pak will be more conciliatory. We agree that India sincerely wishes a settlement which involves no armed conflict.
- c.
- With exception Sheikh Abdullah’s speech on occasion of opening of the Kashmir Consembly, we agree that there has been little provocative action by the CA. The adjournment of CA until next spring can be taken as indication that India does not want CA to be provocative body during next few months.
- d.
- The GOP realizes that India will resist taking positive action toward settlement of Kashmir controversy until after their pending elections. Pak has gone along with six weeks extension Dr. Graham’s efforts, but its patience probably will not extend to delays beyond that time, while awaiting India’s pleasure. In this event, we believe Pak may make strong appeals to SC, or failing that, take some more direct action. Even though GOP realizes that elections in India will be factor, pressure of public opinion may force GOP to refuse accept any further procrastination.
Dept pass London sent Dept 575 rptd info London 38, Delhi 59. Dept pass Defense and GADel Paris.
Warren