690D.91/7–1452: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the United States Mission at the United Nations
secret
Washington, July 14, 1952—6:29
p.m.
26. Re Kashmir re Deptel 4 July 2; New Delhi’s 155 July 11; and Karachi’s 60, July 12.
- 1.
- Barring receipt by noon July 15 tel from Bowles indicating any other possible course of action we believe it desirable Graham proceed with his own proposals. We hope he will give serious consideration incorporating our suggested figures re quantum in Deptel 4 and our proposal following.
- 2.
- Nehru’s comments in two
talks with Bowles lead us
to believe Graham shld be
prepared make specific proposal to remove Nehru’s alleged concern for
assuring security of entire State. While we do not accept GOI position that they are entitled
to allege or exercise sovereignty over entire State and cannot
insist on complete disbandment Azad Kashmir forces since this not required
under either UNCIP res, we
suggest that Graham
consider sounding out Pak Del on
acceptability following proposal as follow-up to quantum
proposals in event Indians raise matter of State’s security:
- A.
- Pursuant to this authority under SC res of Mar 30, 1951 and Part II of A 3 of UNCIP res of Aug 13, 1948, Graham will assume right of “surveillance” over Azad Kashmir upon coming into effect at final stage of demil program. Under this procedure he intends that all military forces in State on Pak side cease fire line will be under command his Military Adviser.
- B.
- Military Adviser will assume command on date agreed upon by parties as date all regular Pak forces are out of State. He will then proceed supervise reduction of remaining forces as agreed upon by parties.
- C.
- GOP will arrange for assuring that Azad Kashmir Govt will agree to accepting putting into effect of two preceding paras.
- 3.
- Nehru’s repeated indication that any further negots shld be in New York through Graham is, in our opinion, opportunity for Graham to make proposals to parties. While such proposals might be made as basis for discussions at ministerial level, we believe they shld be put forward in initial instance for approval or comment by Pak and Indian Dels in NY. We believe suggestion by Graham that negots by parties be at different level and different place might if made too early give Nehru opportunity to get off hook re his suggestion to Bowles.
Acheson