Telegram from Secretary of State Dean Acheson

L OUTGOING RE75 TELEGRAM Department of State 7 P.M. INDICATE: COLLECT SECRET CHARGE TO CONTROL 9793 SENT TO: USUN NEW YORK 881 MR-20-51 27-H Origin UNA Dept disappointed at UX and FR del reaction to approach to ambs in Wash re Info: SS AMC (URTEL 1440 Apr 24). So far as we aware, this reaction not shared by G E Embassies here and we assume does not reflect thinking their FONOFFS with regard L EUR to conversations held by Hickerson with ambs Apr 20. NEA ARA In our view Commie offensive in Korea has rendered obsolete much of arga- FE MD mentation hitherto used by Brit and FR in resisting our proposal for selective embarge in AMC. Altho we have never seen any evidence of Chi Commie desire to negotiate with GOC on an acceptable basis, we admitted that effect of selective embargo proposal on negotiations for a peaceful settlement might be a matter OR which opinions eld differ. Commie offensive, however, indicates to us that Commies have no desire whatever to negotiate at this time; in other words, policy of forbearance in AMC has proved a failure. What is needed noy is strong ovi Dist. Desired dence of continued, collective determination not to be intimidated by lavless (Offices Only) use of force. We believe UK and FR shld now be willing in their own interest to make public measures they are taking to cut off flow of strategic materials to China. We note that Jebb himself alluded to UK restrictions in San Francisco speech Apr In our view, UN has much to gain from a proclaimed, collective recommendation to the intl community calling for a selective embargo. This wld enable us to Drafted by Telegraphic transmission and classification approved by: J. D. Hickerson Clearances: FE Bason CA In substance NEA Howard EUR Bernett REPRODUCTION FROM THE GUADA COPY, IF CLASSIFIED, I