Office of the Historian

690D.91/9–753: Telegram

The Ambassador in Pakistan (Hildreth) to the Department of State1

secret
Karachi, September 7, 1953—5 p.m.

203. Substance Deptel 1912 reported Prime Minister who still deploring timing of Nimitz resignation. Pleads announcement be delayed until after arrival Pakistan Foreign Minister in United States about September 15. Much pleased with rest of reftel 191. Advises he will publicize fact he sent wire to Nimitz saying in substance “if reported resignation is true, hope you will reconsider” believing this public statement will show he was no party to withdrawal and is opposed to it despite Nehru’s expressed wishes. This leaves United States position on resignation less clear for present in minds of Pakistan public than Prime Ministers (Embassy telegram 202 repeated to Delhi 53)3 although statements authorized in Department 191 will help when published.

Hildreth
  1. This telegram was repeated for information to New Delhi.↩
  2. Dated Sept. 4, p. 1335.↩
  3. Supra.↩