Foreign Relations of the United States, 1952–1954, Africa and South Asia, Volume XI, Part 2

690D.91/8–1153: Telegram

The Ambassador in India (Allen) to the Department of State¹

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New Delhi, August 11, 1953—7 p.m.

295. During conversation with Pillai today I mentioned rumors of American interference in Kashmir and said that while I took no official cognizance of them, since there had been no allegation of such interference by GOI, I was anxious to find out their source. I said I felt confident GOI was as desirous as I was to clear up situation and I would welcome any evidence it might have on subject.

Pillai said he wished to assure me he personally did not believe one word of these rumors, and he would let me have any information he might receive on subject. I emphasized that any basis whatever for reports that US had offered loans to Abdullah would be especially welcome.

Allen

1. This telegram was repeated for information to Karachi and London.