320/7–1654: Telegram
The United States Representative at the United Nations (Lodge) to the Department of State
secret
New York, July 16,
1954—6 p.m.
45. Re Presidency Ninth General Assembly. In spite of possible imminent pledge of support presidency Ninth General Assembly to Wan, still think it imperative we attempt get favorable commitment from Van Kleffens before our support Wan becomes generally known. In line my telegram 31, July 13, Embassy Hague need not imply any commitment Van Kleffens if answer favorable, but favorable answer more likely if he thinks he might gain US support thereby.
Lodge