S/PV.1214 Security Council

In accordance with the previous decision of the Council, 1 propose to invite the representative of Cuba to take a place at the Council table. kf fhe invitation of fhe President, Mr. Alvarez Tabfo (Cuba) took a place af fhe Council fable.

The Council Will now proceed to continue consideration of the problem relating to the Dominican Republic. The first speaker on my list this morning is the representative of the United States. but before 1 give him the floor 1 bave a communication to transmit to the Council. 3. Last night. at five minutes before midnight, the Secretary-General received from Washington the text of a resolution passed by the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of American States; at hls request 1 am communicating its contents to the Council. The telegram is signed by Mr. William Sanders, Assistant Secretary-General of the Organisation @ American States and is addressed to theSecretary&eneral of the IJnitedNations; this is what it says:u “In accordance Article 54 Charter Unlted Nations 1 bave the honour to transmit to you for information “Whereas: - “‘The Special Committee established pursuant to the resolution of 1 May 1965. considers that it has completed its mandate, “‘The Meeting, in studying the matter, considers that a stage has been reached at wbich it should continue to bs represented on a continuing basis in the Dominican Republic, in an effort to restore peace and the normal conditions that Will make it possible to establish the bases for the functioning of democratic institutions in that country. and “‘The Secretary General of the Grganiaatinn is now in the Dominican Republic fulfilling a mission entrusted to him by the Meeting of Consultation and is in a position to further the objectives set forth in the preceding paragraph, “‘The Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Ministers of Foreign Affairs “‘Resolves* -A “‘1. TO reiterate the gratitude of the Meeting to the Special Committee for theoutstandingservice it has rendered; “‘2. TO entrust the Secretary General of the Organisation of Americau States with carrying out the following activities in the Dominican Republic, on behalf of the Meeting of Consultation; “‘ca) TO negotiate a strict cesse-fire in accordance with the Act of Santa Domingo: “‘@) TO provide his good offices to the parties, with a view to the establisbment of a climate of peace and reconciliation that Will permit the functioning of democratic institutions in the Dominican Republic: “l(c) TO co-ordinate with the representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, where appropriate. action leading to the attainment of the objectives set forth in tbis resolution: “‘(d) TO keep the Meeting duly informed on the negotiations he carries on. and on the results thereof.“’ Copies of this document Will oe made available to the members of the Council very shortly. 4. Before 1 give the floor to the representative of the United States, 1 would like to invite the Secretary- General to make a statement. 5. Tbe SECRETARY-GENERAL: on 20 May 1965, at 2100 heurs Eastern Standard Time-that was 9 o’clock last night-1 received from my representative in the Dominican Republic. Mr. José Antonio Mayobre, a report informing me that the negotiations in the Dominican Republic for a suspension ofhostili- 7. When the meeting with the Imbert party was concluded, Mr. Mayobre and the representatives of the above-mentioned organisations contacted the representatives of General Francisco Caamafïo. Because of the changes in the terms of the temporary ceasefire, the matter had to be reopened witb them, but eventually the Caamaiio party agreed to the new proposal. 8. After the negotiations witb the two Dominican factions had been concluded, Mr. Mayobre and the representatives of the three organisations had to make further arrangements in order to ensure that the agreement would be implemented smoothly. Al1 those arrangements were completed yesterday by 1900 heurs local time. 9. The text of the separate agreements concluded with the two Dominican factions Will be circulatsd shortly [ see S/6371/Add.l, annex] 2/ 10. 1 bave sent to Mr. Mayobre my personal appreciati,on of the expeditious and highly capable way in which he has been discharging hls responsibilities under the mandate of the Security Council in most difficult conditions. 1 would also wish to have placed in the record of this meeting my appreciation of the humanitarian efforts of the representatives of the Dominican Red Cross, the International Red Cross and the Pan-American Sanitary Bureau.

1 thank the Secretary-General, and 1 am sure that members of the Security Council would wlsh to associate themselves wlth the message of appreciation which he has conveyed to his representative on the spot and also to those organisations which bave corne forward to help the sick and the wounded during the period of the cessation of hostilities .

During the last war we used to say from time to time that what this country needed was a gcod night’s sleep. 1 suspect that it was no different in other countries. and 1 sometimes think that what this Council needs is a good night’s sleep. SO 1 want to commence by thanking Mr. Rifa’i for givlng us ail, with such grace and courtesy. a good nlght’s sleep last night. I do not believe that we bave lest any precious time and perhaps we bave gained some Y sec officia* Records of the *îluily COunCil. mentieti Yeai-. Supplement for Apr‘l. May and Jur~e 1965. - 14. As our Secretary-Ceneralhas reported. atwentyfour-heur truce. beginning at noon Dominlcan tlme, has been arranged for the humanitarian purpose of permittlng the Red Cross to carry out its traditlonal task of caring for the wounded and for removing the dead. 1 am sure that you, Mr. President, have echoed the gratitude of all the membsrs of the Council to all who bave participated in arranglng this truce. During thls twenty-four-heur truce, we. llke everyone else, 1 am sure, hope that it Will prove possible to re-establish conditions ensuring agalnst further hostilities and leading to a strict observance of the ceasefire which was agreed ~pon prevlously pursuant to the Act of Santa Domingo. 15. In the second place, 1 spoke yesterday of the continuing efforts of the Organization of American States and noted that the Meeting of Consultation was then in session. Last nlght the Meeting of Consultation, concluding its consideration of the second report of the Specisl Committee [S/6370 and Add.113 which had been in Santa Domingo pursuant to the earlier OAS action, empowered its Secretary General toundertake certain activities in the Dom;nican Republic. 16. That assignment, the Council Will note, 1s: flrst, to seek reaffirmation of the Act of Santa Domingo-hi other words. to bring about strict observance of the cease-fire agreed upon in that Act; secondly, to provide his good offices to the parties, with a vlew to the establishment of a climate of peace and reconciliation that Will permit the functioning of democratic institutions in the Domlnican Republlc; and thirdly. to keep the Meeting of Consultation-that is to say, the Organisation of American States-duly informed of the negotiations carried out. as well as of the results thereof. 17. 1 cal1 the Council’s attention to the fa& that the resolution contains another instruction, of particular interest to the Security Council. It provides that the Secretary General of the Organisation of American States shall co-ordinate the action leading to the fulfilment of the objectives set forth in that resolution with the action undertaken by the representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations. 18. As we a11 know. Mr. José Mors, the Secretary General of the Organisation of American States, has remained in Santa Domingo and has never relaxed his efforts to work out a peaceful solution in the Dominican Republic which Will ennble its peoplefreely to exercise their right of self-determination. 1 am sure that a11 of us fervently wish his efforts to succeed. iv ILad. - 19. 1 mentioned yesterday that the inter-American peace force was already on the scene and that additional forces were expected. We understand that yesterday the Brazilian Senate voted to send troops to participate in that force-a further indication that the States members of the Organisation of American States mean to have their efforts succeed in bringing peace to the troubled Dominican Republic. 20. 1 wish now to submit to the Security Council a draft resolution that would ensure the CO-ordination of the United Nations and the Organisation of American States in achieving the mentioned objectives of the organisation-objectives which are entirely mutual. 21. The purpose of the draft resolution is threefold. In the first place, it takes note of the various developments that 1 bave briefly reviewed; in the second place, it reiterates this Council’s appeal for adherence to the cesse-fire; and in the third place, it urges the Organisation of American States to intensify its efforts to establish the basis for thefunctioningofdemocratic institutions in the Dom’nican Republic. and in particular to ensure observance of the cesse-fire agreed upon in the Act of Santa Domingo. Finally. the draft resolution oovers the critical and fundamental constitutional issues about which 1 spoke here yesterday by providing for CO-ordination of the efforts of the United Nations and the Organisation of American States. It recognizes that we should encourage the Organization of American States-the competant reglonal organiaation-to achieve the objective of a peaceful settlement in accordance with the Charter. 22. Of course, the Organization of American States and we here in the Security Council of the United Nations have precisely the same objective. There must be no conilict in our efforts. There need be no conflict or competitition between organs of the United Nations system. Thus. in our draft resolution we not only urge the Organisation of American States and itssecretary General, Mr. Mors, to get on with their efforts, but also request Mr. Mayobre, as the representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, to carry out his responsibilities and co-ordinate them with Mr. Mors. in the light of the resolutionof the Organization of American States. 23. 1 would most earnestly urge that this draft resolution be adopted. 1 hope that the Council Will see fit to act upon it promptly and adopt it unanimously. By such action we cari make an immediate positive contribution to the difficult task of producing the peaceful settlement in the Dominican Republic that we a11 desire and of laying the basis, as the resolution adopted yesterday by the Organisation of American States puts it, for the functioning of democratic institutions in that country. We cari also remove 24. 1 should now Iike to read out the full text of the draft resolution which we are proposing [S/6373]: 24. texte posons [S/6373]: “The Security Councii. “Taking note of the reports of the Organisation of American States. “Taking note also of the reports of the SeCretary- General, “1. Notes with satisfactionthe temporary suspension of hostilities agreed to for humanitarian purposes: “2. Calls fer observance of a strict cessation of hostilities: “3. Notes that the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of the Ministers of Fore@ Affairs of the Americen States has appointed the Secretary General of the Organisation of American States to represent it in the Dominican Republic and has entrusted him with carrying out the objectives established by the Organisation of American States; “4. ULJ the Organisation of American States to intensify its efforts to establish the basis for the functioning of democratic institutions intheDominicari Republic and in particular to assure observance of the cesse-fire agreed upon in the Act of Santa Domingo: “5. Requests the representative appointed by the Secretary-General, in carrying out the responsibilities assigned to him by the Security Council. to co-ordinate with the Secretary General of the Organisation of American States in light of the resdution adopted by the Organization of Americsn States on 20 May 1965.”

At the opening of the present debate on 4 May. 1 had the honour to state on behalf of my Government the Bolivian view [1198th meeting] that “the problem which we are discussing shculd, for tbe present at least, remain within the jurisdiction of the Organization of American States.” 26. Article 52, paragraph 2. of the United Nations Charter and article 20 of the Charter of the Organisation of American States provided the legal basis for oup position. Our attitude was also influenced by moral considerations concerning the long and estimable tradition of the Organisation of American States and by the desire to uphold its authority and competence in a11 matters affecting the settlement of problems withii the hemisphere. .rations 27. On tbat occasion when the Dominican people had net Yet suffered the innumerable disasters which 26. This suggestion of mine was repeested almost three weeks later by the representative of Fran-e and was approved unanimously by the Council when the Dominican crisis had reached extremely serious proportions. 29. In concluding my short statement 1 said that what we needed at that moment was “mature, calm and coxlusive action rather than inflammatory speeches”. We bave had the inflammatory spee,-hes in this chamber. and the mature, calm and conclusive action has been provided by the Organization of Amerioan States. This is what emerges from the records of our discussion? and from the two reports issued by the Special Committee of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation of Mini&ers of Foreign Affairs of the Amorican States [S/6364, S/6370 and Add.ll.9 30. In view of the trend of events and of some apparent failures. my delegatlon wishes :o express, emphatically and for the second time. its uncoxiitional support for the Organization of AmeriranStates and it& recognition of that agency net only as the most suitable instrument for restoring peace to the Dominican Republic but as the representative body vltally necessary to the Americas for the solution of any problem which may arise in the sphere of relations between its members. 31. We had faith in the OAS when this debate began and our faith in the reglonal organization has been further strengthened by our study of the reports it has submitted. 32. A dispassionate reading of those documents indisputably shows that on Saturday, 1 May. the very day on which the representative of the Soviet Union asked for an urgent meeting of the Council to conmder the Dominican situation, the OAS adopted a resolution [sec S/6364, annex. se& 1] appointing a committee composed of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia. Guatemala and Panama, which was instructed to go immediately to Santa Domingo, to do everything possible to obtain the re-establishment of peace, and to glve priority to the questions of a cesse-fire and the orderly evacuation of persans who had sought diplomatie asylum. The Committee was also asked to investigate a11 aspects of the situation and to SI hmit a report with conclusions and recommendations “in the shortest tlme possible”. 33. The Committee left Washington at 5 a.m. on Sunday, 2 May. and although it found the situation in the Dominican Republic chaotic and depressing-to A C~lor.~1 Ca~muriro stared rhnt it uas “nbsolutely necessury to reaffirm the initial Lease-fire”. Details of the interview are given in the first report and 1 think it is sufficient to qoote the following sentence: “The interview ended with the promise by Colonel Francisco Caamafïo and his companions to accept the medintion of the Special Committee.” 35. Even at that time skirmishes were oùserved in the streets. which each party naturally attributed to its adversnries. 36. The Committee. again because of the physical diffmulties of communication. was unable to interview the military junta until thüt same night. The Committee “opened the interview in the süme way and in the samr* terms as those used with . . . Colonel Caamaho”. The President of the junta said that the insurrection of 24 April had degenerated “into the most complete anarchy”; that the constitutional movement in faveur of President Juan Bosch had failed and thnt what remained was a situation fraught with danger which demnnded a prompt solution. He added that he hnd enough forces to attack the rebels but VOS net doing SO out of a natural desire to save lives. The result of this interview was a promise made by the military junta that it would also accept the nuthority of the Spccial Com-mittee. 37. On the following day, 4 May. the Committee continued to make contacts, drew up the provisions of a draft agreement and reported to Ambassador Sevilla Sacasa. President of the Tenth Meeting of Consultation. 38. On 5 May the Act of Santa Domingo was signed. !t made provision for a cesse-fire, a safety zone. facilities for the Red Cross and the OAS to distribute food and provide medical services, safety moasures for the evacuation of refugees. protection for diplomatic missions, and the auceptance and recognition of the full competence of the Special Committee acting for the American States. On the same date the Government of the United States was informe8 of the contents of the agreement and its co-operation in applying the agreement was requested. 39. Accordingly , between the enrly morning of Snnday, 2 May. sud the evening of Wednesday, 5 May, tbat is to saY. in four days and in a disturbed City. lacking aIl esssntinl public transport and communication 41. The members of the Committee returned to SantO Domingo between 11 ar 1 13 May. Thirty-four of the persons who had sought asylum in embassies began to leave. The safety zone was delineated in conformity with the Act of Santa Domingo. An appeal was made to the nations of the hemisphere and most of them began at that stage to send doctors, mediclnes and food. The military advisers of the Committee visited prisoners and other persons detained. from both parties, and satisfied themselves as to their condition and treatment. Chapter II. section F of the second report says: (‘. . . it may be affirmed that the cesse-fire agreed to in the Act of Santa Domingo was respected by the parties for several days.” 42. On 13 May incidents, which are described in the report, occurred and the Committee sent warning letters to the contending parties. 43. It must unfortunately be recognized that from that time onwards the situation continued to deteriorate, a fact which led to the unanimous adoption by the Security Council of resolution 203 (1965). Qne central fact remains clear, however. With great speed and admirable efficiency. and in a spirit of sacrifice, the Special Committee drew up the Act of Santa Domingo and secured the signatures of the parties within a period which, in view of the bitterness of the struggle, must be considered extraordinarily short. In the meantime here, in the Council, we spent three weeks debating the prohlem from the point of vlew of its theoretical and procedural aspects. 44. My delegation is of the opinion that the work accomplished in the Dominican Republic by the representatives of the reglonal organization is ai. undeniable example of dedication. efficiency and achievement of which the continent may he proud. If a strict policy of constructive peace-keeping is now applied, if a11 those to whom the great responsibility of endeavouring to secure peace in the Dominican Republic has been entrusted, both by this Council and by the Organization of AmericanStates. act in harmony. irrespective of their individual and persona1 opinions. progress cari be made along the way made plain by the OAS and peace and full rights cari be restored to the Dominican people. 45. If there was at one time some wavering of confidence. if, unfortunately. not a11 American countries were in agreement with the basic approach to the problem and the procedural aspects, if someconfusion still exists with regard to future action. this is nevertheless the best time for a11 Americans to proclaim. as 1 have the honour to do on behalf of my country, the competence and ability of the regional 47. IQ view of tbe fact that events bave taken a swift and changing conrse, tbat the Security Council adopted resolution 203 (1965) on 14 May, that the Secretary- &-neral has just informed us tbat the parties bave agreed to the truce requested by you. Mr. President. OR behalf of the Couscil, my delegation bas thought it appropriate to make certain changes in its draft resolution SO that the aim and text of the draft would be in keep,in&with the new developments. 48. Before-%eading out the changes in my delegation*s text. 1 shonld Iike to recall tbat when 1 submitted the original draft resolution 1 said very clearly thnt. judging by the statements which had tbus far been made in the debate in the Cauncil, it must be conciuded that tbis body was not in a position to reach agreement on wbat we might cal1 a substantive drsfh therefore. the only course to be taken was to try to achieve unanimity in the Council on a resolution which. without taking a stand on the substance of tbe question. would enable this body to exercise its competence. It was with that objective andpurpose in mind that 1 submitted the draft resolution in question. 49. 1 Mieve that ail members shared a desire to affirm unequivooally the autbority of the Council. That desire wns etoquently expressad by the representntive of Jordan when. he was kind enough to support the Uruguayan draft resolution. It was also expressed by the representative of France and. in very cleor terms, at the Council’s meeting on 13 May [1207th meeting], by the representative of the United Kingdom. The concept tbat any resolntion adopted should oim primnrily at affirming that authority so that it cari be exereised subsequently, and should empower the Cou&l to take the necessary substantive decision is. in our view, the only basis upon which an ügreement might be reached. 50. We believe that we contributed to that end in submitting our draft, which is net only a preliminary draft but olso-in 60 far as its practical objectives are concerned-what 1 would cal1 a procedural draft resolution. The circumstances and the events to wbich I bave referred bave made it necessary to introduce certain changes and revisions in its text. 51. The first preambular paragraph should, of course, contain a reference to the Secretary-General’s re- Ports. 1 therefore propose the addition, after the words “Naving considered the situation existing in tbe Dominican Republic”, of the following: “and having examined the reports by thesecretary-General (S/G369 and S/6371)“. 52. In the next preambular paragrapb, which takes note of the communications from the Organization 5- 53. The other preambular paragraphs remain unchanged. 1 now turn to the operative part. 54. Operative paragraph 1 should read: “1. Expresses its deep concern at the developments m the Dominican Republic and the growing deterioration of the situation”. The last words ‘land the growing deterioration of the situation” constitute the amendment tothisparagraph. 55. Operative paragraph 2 remains as it appears in the original text. 56. Operative pnragraph 3 would be replaced by two new paragraphs. One only has to read the text of this paragraph to reulize that it was drafted hefore the Council adopted its resolution of 14 May. In view of the fact that resolution 203 (1965) was adopted unanimously, my delegation considers that the expression “urgently appeals” should be replaced, by some other kind of recommendation that would be closely in keeping with the Security Council resolution. Consequently. pnragraph 3 would be replaced by the following two paragraphs: “3. Calls for immediate compliance with the cesse-fireed by the Security Council in its resolution of 14 May 1965”. 1 do not think it is necessary to explain the intention and meaning of this paragraph. The report of the Secretary-General’6 representative has described the situation in the Dom!nican Republic as extremely grave [see S/6369, para. Il]Y and has explained that. for one reason or another, neither of the two parties has complied with the cesse-fire called for by the Council. The report also sqs that one of the contending parties stated that it was net prepared to agree to a cesse-fire. Consequently, the least that the Council cari do. after having adopted the resolution unanimously, is to reiterate its cal1 for immediate compliance. 57. Then there wculd be a new paragraph 4, which would read as follows: “4. Calls upon a11 States to refrainfrom supplying the contending factions, directly or indirectly. with facilities or military assistance of any kind and to refrain from any measure which might prevent the restoration of normal living conditions in the country”. 2.’ sec omcia, Records Of the SecuriFy CO”“Cil, Twentierh Yeau-, ?wIement for Aprll. May and June 1965. 58. As a result of the inclusion of these two new paragrapbs, tke present paragraph 4 would become paragraph 5. hts wording requires only a very slight change. It would replace, after the words ‘&yi&g tbe Secretary-General”, the words “to follow~losely” with the words “to continue to watch closely” , SO tbat tbe revised ted would read as follows: “5. Invites the Secretary-General to continue to watch closely the events in tbe Dominican Republic and to take such measures as he may deem appropriate for the purpose of reporting to the Security Coumil oa a11 aspects of the situation”. This is a change wbich bas become essential in view of the fact that the Secretary-General has already bsgun to comply with the Security Council’s invitation. 59. The last two paragraphs of the draft resolution wouid remain unchanged. 1 did not want to amend the test of those paragraphs because when 1 submitted the draft I said that, in my delegation’s view, that text was the most balanced ami that it would avoid any controversy regarding competence, scope and demarcation of authority between reglonal bodies snd tbe world Organisation. I said at the time that not only bad this question been raised only recently but that when it had been raised it had been in connexion with very serious political problems and crises; a situation whicb was net. of course, favourable to a calm, impartial and objective consideration of the question, and E did net helieve tbat tobe the most propitious occasion for su& consideration. 1 therefore said that my delegation’s intention was much more mcdest, our sole objective bsing to seek agreement on what would be a minimum acceptable to ail. 1 said that we were net seeking to discuss or examine. much less challenge, the competence of regionsl bodies. The idea expressed in tbe text necessarily implies the concept of CO-ordination between the world Organisation and the regional body. 66. Although 1 would net say SO categorically. since 1 bave omy recently received the document, my delegation belieVeE that tbe formula adoptsd by the Tenth Meeting of COIISUltatiOn in its resolution of 2 Maywbicb. as 1 have said. ws have had time to examine only cursorily-and which reads: “. . . to co-ordinate, in SO far 3s relevant. action leading to the attaimnent of the objectives set forth in this resolution, with tbat whiCb the representative of the Cscretary-General of the United Nations is undertaking”, constitutes a aufficisntly happy formula to express the necessary Co-crdination that should exist between regional and world organisations. However, 1 feel that the wording of my draft, the expIanations which 1 gave previously a~@ those which 1 am giving today are sufficiently clear to eliminate any doubts as to our intention. It 62. Those are the comme& that 1 wished to make. 1 trust that the Secretariat Will be able to circulate the revised text of the draft resolution.

There are two matters that I would like to mention to the representativeofUruguay. The first is that in drawing attention to the amendments and alterations he was making, the representative of Uruguay stopped at paragraph 4, which Will be renumbered 6. 1 assume that paragraphs 5 and 6, which he said Will remain unchanged, will bave to be renumbered as paragraphs 6 and 7. 64. The more important point, the second point, is that the alterations or amendments he has suggested are not merely minimal or verbal, but substantial and involve a rewriting of a whole paragraph into two paragraphs. 1 would therefore like to invite the representative of Uruguay, in accordance with rule 31 of the provisional rules of procedure. to put his new draft in writing. Undoubtedly, the Secretariat would give a11 assistance necessary to have it processed and placed before the Council as soon as possible.

As 1 said in my initial remarks. these are amendments to a draft resolution which has already been submitted to this Council. Rule 31, which you have just mentioned, Mr. President, refers to proposed resolutions, amendments and substantive motions. 1 have not submitted a new draft resolution, or an amendment, or put forward any substantive motion; 1 bave merely made several revisions to a previous text. 66. From my experience in the United Nations, 1 believe that the revision of texts is a normal and current procedure, and that texts cari also be revised orally, as 1 have done. However. 1 bave not the slightest objection to submitting the revised text in writing to the Secretariat in order to facilitate its task, and 1 shall be very pleased to do SO. 68. repr&entant d’abord importante 68. The next speaker on my list is the representative of the United Kingdom, but before 1 cal1 on him. 1 fitst give the floor to the Secretary-General who has an important statement to make. 69. glais): mon ce message:

1 just received a most urgent report from my representative. Mr. Mayobre. The message reads as follows: “Heavy firing by Imbert forces has been going on. This morning fighting is still confused eaSt of the cemetery where pockets of Caamano troops are still offering resistsnce. Colonel Cavalcanti”-who is Major General Rikhye’s assistant-“bas been dispaiched to the scene in the north part of tbe City to obtain latest information.” The time of the dispatch is 9.50 a.m. of 21 May. Le message 70. Lord CARADON (United Kingdom): 1 am sure that uppermost in a11 our minds must be a feeling of the grnvest concern to hear the message which the Secretary-General has just communicated to us. 1 believe too that every member of this Council would wish to thank the Secretary-General and those who represent him for the way in which they bave carried out the tasks allotted to them. We may still hope that at the appointed heur the cesse-fire and the cessation of hostilities may be achieved. though we must, naturally, be fearful as a result of the report just made that this may not be SO. That would net, however, I am sure, make any one of us wish to take away from the gratitude and congratulations that we would wish to send to the Secnetary-General% representative and to General Rikhye and those who work with thym in circumstances of difflculty and danger in Santo Domingo at this time. 70. glais]: profonde dont le Secr&taire Je pense également tiendront repr&sentants t&v de la tâche qui leur a Bté confiée. l’espoir à la suite g&kral 71. -We a11 felt a spirit of gratitude for the speed and resolution and, as we thought, the success of the efforts tbat they had made. I believe that every one of us. in the light of the report to which we have just listened, would wish to join in sending to the Secretary-General’5 representatives in Santa Domingo a message of our encouragement, support and admiration for the way they have embarked upon their tasks. 1 hope that it may be possible for you, Mr. President, before we conclude oui” proceedings this morning, to agree with us on such a communication. &néral 72. 1 had sought the opportunity, while we considered the various new proposa15 which have been put before us todav, to restate the position of my Government in the matters which are under discussion. No one Will wish to underestimate the vital importance of this discussion which now approaches a critical stage. What we say and what we do here Will have farreaching consequences for good or for evil in the Dominican Republic and far beyond. Indeed, what we do and what vie say Will also bave far-reaching 74. Anyone who has listened to tbis debate might be excused for concluding that this is net a conflict between opposlng factions in a Caribbean island. or an effort by the OAS and the United Nations to work for conciliation and for the establishment of a free government: but they might well think that it appears to be a struggle between the two greatest Powers in the world. And if we regard it SO, and if we treat it 50, we cari be sure of one thing-that the people who Will suffer Will be the people of the Dominican Republic. 75. May 1 go back to the principles which 1 stated a week ago. 1 ask your indulgence, Mr. President, to repeat the words 1 then used, because 1 spoke on behalf of my Government and 1 would wish the position of my Government to be well understood. 1 quote from what 1 said on 13 May: n . . . 1 believe that a11 of us share the conviction which the two representatives”-they were the representatives of Bolivia and Uruguay-“eloquently expressed tbat this Council must rise to its responsibility and maintain its authority. Those of us who constantly preach the need for a stronger United Nations must be the principal urotagonists of that cause. “Secondly, 1 believe that there has been a growing feeling in this Council and beyond that only harm Will be done by using this Council as a forum for negative and disruptive tirades. We must surely give our whole minds not to what cari be said in violent vituperation, but to what cari be done in practical action to achieve the purpose we allshould support-the purpose of a Dominican Republlc at peace and free. “Thirdly, 1 have been increasingly impressed net with the disagreements and disputes between members of this Council but with the extent of the common ground on which most of us are agreed. It should be possible, SO 1 confidently believe, if we make an effort to define the positive purposes on which we are agreed, to corne to the right decision. Surely, we must now devote a11 our endeavours to ‘that effort in a spirit of constructive co-operation. bat - tb principles? First. that internationaI se&rity is a responsibility of the United Nations. the US~ of armed force is subject to BS of me charter. Third. tbat the eha&er spcifically recognizes the role of regional ncies in the maintenance of mternational lx?aCe security. %earing these principles in mind, we welcomed the decisions of the Organization ofAmericanStates to appoint a Special Committee to make a cesse-fire effective ami to mediate amongst those whobadbeen invobmd in the figbtmg. And we made it clear that it was to the OAS tbat we looked to open tbe way to the establishment of a free government based on the wishes of the Dominican people. *At the same time. we specially w&omed the proposai made by the representath of Bolivia regarding the action to be taken by the United Nations, and we emphasized the need for United Nations action in encouragement and support of the efforts of the OAS. “From the Wrst, we wefcomed the efforts of the OAS to stop the fighting and to strive for peaceful mediation. We welcomed, too, the subsequent action of the OAS. But clearly the responsibility lies not only with the OAS. Responsibility also lies with this Council. That is why my delegation Will support a new initiative with the purpose of achievlng awidely supported resolutiomR (120’7th meeting, paras. 117 to 124.] I used those words on 13 May. and it was a matter of special satisfaction to my delegation that on the following day this Council. in this difficult matter, reached a unanimous conclusion, and action was prompt& taken in accordance with the decisions which we then reached. Voilh f6licit6e parvenu, dans cette 6tB prises intervenues. 76. 1 respectfully pay the tribute of my country to the part which the Orgonization of American States played from the heginning. 1 was glad to hear the words used by the representatives of Bolivin nnd Uruguay this morning. And 1 feel equally sure that the two unanimous decisions taken in this Council were well-founded and well-timed. And I am convinced that what is now required is a speedy and effective co-ordination of the efforts of a11 those directed to tbe Purposes which I believe command almost universa1 support. 76. mage respectueux tains 6tg agr6able matin l’Uruguay. décisions pertinentes importe efficacement B atteindre un appui presque 77. Perhaps we cari now go somewhat further in translating our principles into practical and positive purposes. What are those purposes? plus pratiques 73. First. and obviously, every effort must be devoted to ssCuriug and maintaining a strict cesse-fire. This 78. Secondly, our purpose should be to facilitate and encourage the establishment of a temporary Dominican régime broadly based in its support. Surely, in this Purpose. too, we cari a11 readily agree and earnestly recommend that this purpose should be achieved. 80. Thirdly, once such a reglme-a temporary ré- gime, it is truc. but a broadly based one-is established, we would a11 wish to see the withdrawal of a11 outside forces: no one. 1 am convinced. would wish to see outside forces maintained in the Dominicari Republic a day longer than necessary. 81. Fourthly. we should surely a11 aim at achieving as rapidly as possible a situation in whlch free electiens cari take place and the Dominicac people cari pronounce. by the ballot box. what free government they wish for the future. By no other means cari the wishes and the rights of the people of the Dominican Republic be declared and defended. 82. How cari these purposes be achieved? Certainly by co-operation, and certainly not by competition or conflict. The provisions of Chapter VIII of the Charter are basic and relevant. They cannot possibly be disregarded: on the contrary, they are the foundation and the justification of the action we propose and support. 83. How cari that co-operation immediately be put into effect and be seen to be put into effect? When we ask ourselves that question, then 1 am sure we Will specially welcome the resolution adopted, 1 sec. at five minutes before midnight yesterday by the Organisation of American States. a resolution which, as we have SO carefully note& included these important words which 1 quote from paragraph 2 (q) thereof: “TO co-ordinate with the representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, where appropriate. action leading to the attainment of the objectives set forth in this resolution”. 84. Xly delegation would faveur, support and encourage a11 measures for close co-operation between the regional authority and the United Nations. 1 Will go further and say that 1 believe that it would be a tragedy and, what is more, a failure to work in accordance with the spirit and provisions of the Charter of the United Nations, if, in a situation of SO much complexity and SO much difficulty, the United Nations and the regional organisation rightly concerned, both dedicated to the cause of peace and freedom. should work without that full CO-ordination and co-operation which is surely the key to the solution of the whole problem which we are considering. (France) (tPanslat~eomFrench): f because I hme ooly cm WestiOn F. President. and through You. the I 87. It is now ~2.35 p.m. in New York ad. from what 1 unalerstand, il should be 1.35 p.m. inSant0 Domingo. Therefore, th@ truce shouId have been in effect for exact& one bous and tbirty-five minutes. I sbouldlike wbether pve bave any way of being iaformed ickly, if possible befnre tbe close of tbis whether or net the tstaee iS actuaUy being obsemed. After the Secretary-GeneraI”s briefrelXn%, we bave some doubts OR tbe question. 88. If tbe truce were net observed-aad the indications given by the SecretarpGeneral clearly show where theres~wnsibiPitylies.for.accordingto yobre, tbe forces of General Imbert are tbe ones wbo are oontinuing tbeir offensive-tbe Council could not but deplore an action wbich would be extremely serious after the appeal made by you, Mr. President, on hehaE of a11 tbe members of the Council and after the commitments entered into on tbe spot in tbe presence and with tbe assistance of the UnitedNations representative and various other officials. 69. I tbank the representative of the Soviet Union for baving yielded tbe floor to me.

Some inquiries Will be made, I expect, before the end of the meeting, SO that an answer may be given to the question put by the representative of France.

For more tban two weeks now tbe SecuPity Cou&l has been considering tbe question of United States armed interveution in the internai affairs of the Dominican Republic. For this reason. we consider it essential to stress that we cari tolerate no further delay in adopting a decision concerning the immediate withdrawal of tbe United States occupation troops from that country. 92. We bave just heard the statement made by the United States representative who. in particular, has contiiued to try to prove tbe usefulness of sleep and it seems that he Will soon take to telling tales about the value of dseams. 93. We ail know the various reasons for submitting proposais and draft resolutions to the Security Council and the various ways of doing SO. There is scarcely any need to speak in detail on that point now. Rut what the United States is attempting to do now oversteps ail tbe bounds of cynicism. 94. After having committed a monstrous aggression against the people of a small Latin Americau country and haviug been placed in the dock, thé United States 96. Do wake up, Governor. if you are still under the influence of dreams. You are not in front of a camera shooting these “western” stunts, you are not even in front of a “candid camera”; you are in the Security Council and here you must look at things with your eyes open. 97. We must draw attention to the fact that the Council. especially in the last few days, has been leaving the main issue on one side, and concerning itself with a search for palliatives. We are obliged to note that we have heard no voice inthe Council proclaiming the urgent need for the cessation of United States intervention and the withdrawal of the occupying forces from the Dominican Republic. 98. Obviously, however attractive and useful palliative measures may appear to be. the question before the Council cannot be solved until the main cause of the tragedy in this small Latin American country has been removed, until the United Sta.es occupation is brought to an end. SS. In these circumstances, the Soviet delegation firmly insists that the Security Council shouldproceed to vote immediately on the USSR draft resolution. 1 refer to the draft resolütion which we introduced on 4 May 1965 [S/6328].2/ 100. 1 waive consecutive interpretation following the precedent established for today.

1 am aware of the.desire of the representative of the Soviet Union, expressed yesterday as well as today, to have the draft resolution submitted by the Soviet delegation put to the vote immediately. However, 1 have one more speaker on my list for this meeting. the representative of the Netherlands, and 1 would ask the representative of the Soviet Union if he would be willing to have the representative of the Netherlands mske his statement now, after which the Soviet draft resolution would be put to the vote.

As funderstand it, Mr. President, you are asking the Soviet delegation whether we bave any objections. 1 should like to say that elementary courtesy obliges us to hear the representative of the Netherlands.

1 had asked for the floor in order to make a procedural proposal, but 1 think that the representative of the Soviet Union

1 am now in a position to make a reply to the question asked by the representative of France. 165. I bave made inquiries and I understand that we are a11 in errolp in assuming tbat the time at Santa Dcmingo is one bous ahead of ours. In point of fa&, New York and Santa Domingo are in the same time zone. However, in view of tbe fact that we now bave Dayligbt Saving Time in New York, Eastern Standard Time bas been advanced by one hour. SO that ic is now ten minutes to twelve at Santa Domingo, and net ten minutes to two. 106. I am also asked to assure ail the members of the Council that tbe Secretary-General has taken steps in order that-especially on an important occasion such as today-Mr. Mayobre might inform him immediately of anything tbat happens. Thus he may expect periodic reports from him and as soon as he receives a report any time after 12 o’clock he will bring it to tbe attention of the Security Council. 167. im. SEYDQUX (France) (translated from French): I am grateful te you, Mr. President, for explaining that we were aI1 mistaken about this question of the time, because 1 had requested and obtained my information on tbe subject from the Secretariat. 108. 1 would add tbat what I said in my statement stands: 1 am not chhsnging a singIe word of il.

i should like to assure the representative of France tbat. whatever be may bave been Ied or misled to beIieve bv the Secretariat-and even Komer nods sometimes-ihe suri in its diurnal movement goes on a constant courser and the facts are as I stated tbem a moment ago. 110. 1 shaII now proceed to put the Soviet draft resolution to the vote. Ill. Mr. RIFA’I (Jordan): May I at this stageexplain my vote on the Soviet draft resolutioc?

That was precisely the question I was going to raise. The name of one representative who wants to enplain his vote before the voting takes place already appears on my list 01 speakers. I shall be glad to add to th’s list tbe name of the representative of Jordan. 113. 1 now cal1 on tbose representatives who wish to explain their votes before the voting takes place, 114. Lord CARADON (United Kingdom): The Counci: has before it a number of draft resolutions. Ml delegation would bave much preferred to turn to tht

1 am afraid that 1 cari hardly regard the statement by the United Kingdom representative as an explanation of vote. It was an attempt to use persuasion on the person who wishes the draft resolution to be put to the vote. 1 am in the hands of %he person who introduced the draft resolution. If the United Kingdom representative wishes to try to persuade him to change his mind, he is welcome to do mat. 116. MP. RIFA’I (Jordan): At the very start of the present debate. my delegation expressed its vlew that the United States military intervention in the Dominican Republic was unjustified and contrary to the principles and provisions of the United Nations Charter. We addedthat suchinterventions, if condoned, would undermine the basic principles of the sovereignty and security of States. We also stressed that the use of armed force to settle matters could not yield positive results. 11’7. We maintain that stand. Furthermore, the presence of United States troops on Dominican soilas that operation began and as it continues-cari in no way bs endorsed by my delegation. We belong to a group of nations that stand agaiust the presence of fore& troops in any country without the permission of the duly constituted govermnent of that country. 118. 1 therefore request that, under rule 32 of the provisional rules of procedure, the President should put to the vote separately each of the two operative paragraphs of the draft resolution of the Soviet Union. That Will enable my delegation to cast a separate vote on each of the two paragraphs.

Since we are at the stage of explaining our votes, 1 should like to say that, apart from the substance and the merits of the draft submitted by the Soviet Union, my delegation Will not be able to vote in faveur of it because. in the first place, its contents are exactly the same as those of the amendments to the original Uruguayan draft which were proposed by the Soviet delegation. My intention is, of course, to oppose any modification of or amendment to the draft resolution submitted by my delegation and. consequently, 1 would not be able to vote in faveur of a text which, mutatis mutandis. contains the amendments to which 1 have referred. 120. 1 think that 1 have made it clear that we consider it essential at the present stage of the Councif’s debate to’continue to concentrate on formulae which. although net taking a definitive stand, might enable the Council to achieve a consensus. That has been our intention. I said SO clearly when 1 submitted

1 have no otber speaker on my list who has indicated a desire to explain bis vote before the voting takes places. Eut before I put ‘&e draft resolution to the vote. 1 should like to invite tbe representative of the USSR, tbe author of the draft resolution vre are to vote upon, to tell tbe Chair whether, under rule 32 of ths provisionai rules of procedure, he approves of the request that bas been made that the draft resolution should be voted on separately, and whetber be has any objection b mat request. 122. Mr. FEDORENKO (Union of Soviet Socialist Rewblics) anslated from Russian): We appreciate tb@ views ressed by tbe representative of Jordan and understand his request tbat our draft resolution should be voted on separaéely. The Soviet delegation bas no objection. * 123. Tbe PRESIDENT: The representative of the USSR does net abject to the request of the reprentative of Jordan, and ‘therefore the vote on the aft resolution submitted by tbe representative of tbe Soviet Union Will bave to be taken in three stages since tbe draft consists of a Preambular paragraph and two operative paragrapbs. 1 shall first put to the vote the preambular paragraph of the draft resolution [S/63281. A vote was taken by show of hands. Io &RoozY Jordan, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. &ains~: Bolivia, China. Netberlands, United King dom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. United States of America. AbstaiM?g: France, Ivory Coast, Malaysia, Uruguay The preambular paragraph was rejected by 5 votes to 2. wifh 4 abstentions.

1 put operative paragraph 1 to tbe vote. A vote was taken by show ofhaads. In fsvour: Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. Againsf: Bolivia, China, Netherlands, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America. Uruguay. Absfaining: France, Ivory Coast, Jordan. Malaysia. Operatiw paragraph 1 was 6 votes to with 4 absfenfions. rejecfed by 1,

ta tbe vote. 1 put operatioe paragraph 2 Abstaining: France, Ivcry Coast. Malaysia. Gperafive paragraph 2 was rejecfed by 6 votes fo 2, with 3 abstentions.

1 have two requests for permission to make ûtatements after the voting. The first iS frOm the representative of France, on whom 1 now call.

In its statement of 4 May 11198th meeting], my delegation described the attitude of the French Government towards the United States intervention in the Dominican Republic. It voiced the hope that this fratricidal war would be stopped, that the Dominicari people would be enabled freely to cheose their government and that the troops which have landed on the island would be withdrawn rapidly. 128. The difference behveen the terms of that statement and those used in the text of the draft resolution of the Soviet Union is sufficient to explain why 1 abstained during the vote on it.

1 consider it absolutely necessary for the delegation of the Ivory Coast to explain its vote. Our position with regard tc military intervention in other countries is well known: the Ivory Coast considers such intervention to be legal only when it is requested by the legally constituted government of the country concerned. 130. In vlew of the circumstances in whloh we have been discussing the question for the past twenty days or SO, my delegation was prepared to speak in the debate this moraing. when the representative of the Soviet Union requested an immediate vote on his draft resolution. Since I was unable to speak at that time. 1 should like now to tel1 the Council what my delegation intended to say. 131. Two draft resolutions bave been submitted by two great Powers and 1 would add. without wishing to offend anybody, two great Powers whose antagonism towards each other-as shown at this table-is the cause of the difficulties which the Securi@ Council has been encountering in its search for a practical solution to the problem of the Dominican Republic. 132. These two great Powers know full well, in the light of our discussions these past three weeks and of the consensus of opinion in the Council, that the terms of bath draft resolutions are unacceptable. They are unacceptable net for a11 the members of the Council, but for the great Powers in questionandconsequently, precisely because of tbe privlleges those two great Powers enjoy in the Security Council. we realize perfectly well that neither one of the draft resolutions cari be adopted. 134. Mr. FEDORENKO (Union of Soviet Socialist Fiepublics] (translated from Russian]: We are forced to note that in the vote whlch has just taken place on the draft resolution of tbe Soviet Union, provlding for measures which it is the Security Council’s duty to adopt in view of the naked aggression by the United States of America against tbe Dominican Republic and in view of the flagrant armed intervention of tbe United States in the internai affairs of that small eountry and its contlnued occupation by United States armed forces, the Security Council has failed to do what was its duty in the prevailing circumstances. a duty entrusted to it under the Charter of the United Nations. 135. Th@ Security Cou@ was unable to take effective steps to restrain the aggressor. It has now becoma clear why the United States has behaved in this manner and has opposed any positive decisions in the Council. The United States is tbe aggressor and has tried to whltewash its criminel actions. It must be said tbat tbe falsifications and manoauvring by the United States were completely exposed in thesecurity Council, but the Council was unable to take the necessary decision because its membership does net accurately reflect the present situation in the world since tbe peace-loving States of Africa and Asia are net adequately represented. 136. We must, of course, draw the necessary conclusions from this. The Soviet Union whlch, as you all know, was the first of tbe permanent members of the Couacil to ratify the amendments to the United Nations Charter providlng, in particular, for an increase in the membership of the Security Council, once again considers it necessary to stress the importance of finding an immediate solution to the question of satisfying the legitimate demands of the Afro- Asian countries for more equitable representation on the Security Council. 137. The fact that the Security Cou&l was unable to do its duty cannot fail to strike a blow at the whole Organisation and to shake the faith of the nations in its ability to corne quickly and effectively to the defenCe of the peOpleS wbo are figbting for freedom and independence agalnst any encroachment by the iwerialist Bowers. Tbe Security Council has belittled itself to such a degree that it has made its aotions dependent on the arbitrariness of the leader of the @mew.ls’ @&a, General Imbert, althougb it is no Secret that General Imbert is only a servant and a lackey and that hs has a master. Now the Securiiy Cou&l iS me@kly waiting for the servant of the Umted StateS interventionists to deign to comply with lts wishes. This insulting farce is still hPing +yed aé the present meeting of the Council. 139. AR this cannot fail to glve rise to the gravest alarm and concern. But no manceuvre. no deception, however monstrous, no force, neither tanks, nor aircraft, nor Marines, cari help the United States interventionists either in the Dominicnn Republic. or in anv other aart of the world. to ston the course of history, and suppress the powerful mo;ement of the Peonles for freedom and national indenendence: nor Eanthey help to put an end to the struggle ofthe Dominican people for their just cause. The United States must immediately cesse fts intervention in the interna1 affairs of the Dominican people and must without delay withdraw its armed forces from a sovereign country. a member of the United Nations. This is the demand of a11 the peoples of the world; this is the demand of a11 those who cherish the ideals of justice and freedom and the principles of our Organisation.

We have been discussing this question of the Dominican Republic for over three weeks. We bave listened to many recriminations, to many allegations and counterallegations, and my delegation believes it is time, and still possible, to corne to a clearand constructive conclusion of our debate. 141. We have listened this morning to the representative of the United States, who introduced a draft resolution [S/6373]. The representative of the Unit& States pointed out in his intervention the danger of duplication or confusion between the activities of the Organisation of American States and the United Nations. Surely everone here Will apree that such confusion, not to say such competition, would be highly undesirable and that we must do everything to avoid it. The question of the Dominican Republic is in itself difficult and complicated enough SO that we should net add a new aspect which is one of confusion between two organizations which are bath working for the same purpose. Therefore we believe that the virtue of the draft resolution introduced by the United States delegation is that it tries to co-ordinate the activities of the two organisations and the activities of their representatives in the Dominican Republic. 142. Rowever, the question with which that draft resolution des&-namely, the delineation of competente between the United Nations and the regional organieation-is a question of great fundamental im- 143. The same thing applies, we believe, in acertain sense to the revised draft [S/6346/Reo.l] which has been preseuted bere this morning by the representative of Uruguay. My delegation listened witb sympathy to tbe expression of his feelings in his previous intervention [I204tb meeting], when he submitted his first draft resolution, and what he has repeated this morning: namely, tbat we should try to corne to a resolution which limits itself to the minimum of those things which are acceptable to ail; but, again, the exact wording of his text might perhaps give rise to some doubts or reservations on the part of some delegations. My delegation listened to him with sympathy tbis morning when he said-if 1 noted correctly bis words at the endof his intervention-that we should try to arrive at a draft resolution which contains tbe minimum to which we cari ail agree. 144. Finally, we heard this morning the representative of the United.Kingdom reiterate his appeal for a new initiative which would try to summarize those important elements-and my delegation agrees with bim that these are very important elements-on which there is a wide agreement in this Council. We should try now to concentrate on that which unites us and not on that which divides us. 145. Under these circumstances 1 shouldliketo make a suggestion. I wonder whetber it might notbe possible t0 make a concerted effort once againwould say, today-to arrive at a text that could be adopted. That could, this afternoon perhaps, form the subject of informal discussions between those delegations which are prspared to co-operate for that purpose. Wecould do that this afternoon and, if necessary, continue tomorrow; or, if we could corne to a conclusion tbis aflern@Jn, the Council might meet again to consider me results tomorrow. My delegation feels that in thés way it might still be possible to bring this long and difficult debate to a constructive end. kIy delegatien would be prepared for its part, if the suggestion is acceptable, to take an active part inthis new effort. If the representatives of the UnitedStates anduruguay could see their way clear to postpone the voting on their draft resolutions and perhaps co-operate in tms effort, 1 think it would be higbly welcome.

The Soviet representative has once more labelled the United States as an aggressor in the ~omhdcan Republic, as he has indeed every day, and more than once a day, for the past several weeks. NO~, with the utmost self-control, let me say that 1 deny bis statement, as 1 likewise have every day and more than once a day for several weeks. 148. United States forces came into the Dominican Republic at the request and with the authority of the remaining authorities in the City of Santa Domingo when law and order had broken down and when the lives of aIl foreigners were in danger. They remained to preserve for the Dominican people their right to Select a guvermnent of their own choice. The competent regional organization has assumed responsibility for restoring peace and order and the opportunity of the Dominican people to exercise their right to selfdetermination without coercion from anyone. 149. If there is any doubt in any member’s mind about the original landing of forces to secure the evacuation and the safety of foreigners and to feed and tare for the people, 1 think there is no question in the minds of members of this Council that, had it not been for the preoence of the United States forces, there would have been no restraints in the fighting, no succour for the people and no security for anyone. 150. The Organisation of American States, the competent regional organization, has ncw constituted an inter-American armed force in the Dominlcan Republic, which is the best evidence of the necessity for military forces. The United States forces bave become part thereof and Will be withdrawn as rapidly as circumstances and replacements permit. 151. If 1 understood the representative of the Soviet Union correctly, he said that his country was the first to ratify the proposa1 for the enlargement of the Security Council. 1 should like to point out that the United States has supported the enlargement of the Security Council since 1956; and it wouldhave happened long before this if the Soviet Union had not been opposed to it for SO many years. 152. Lord CARADON (United Kingdom): Finally, if we have corne to the end of our business for this morning, 1 would like, if 1 may, to revert to the suggestion which 1 made earlier: that, wlth the approval of the whole Council, you, Mr. President, might be authorized, through the Secretary-General, to send to the representative of the Secretaly-General in Santa Domingo, and to a11 those working with bim, a measure of our confidence and support. 154. Or. FEDORENKO (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) (translated from Russian): May I draw the attention of the Council and your own, Mr. President, to the question which bas twice been put by tbe repre sentative of France and to wbich we have as yet had n<p reply. 155. Would it net be more sensible net to bs too basty or too generous witb premature expressions of appreciation for acbievements which have yet to be confirmed. We are taklng into acoount the fa& that the Secretary-General has only just informed the Secnrity Council of wbat measures be, in his turn, bas taken in connexion with the discharge by bis representative of the mission entrusted to him. In these cimumstances, it seems to us that the Sacurity Council should not take any new initiative but should be given an answer to the question put by tbe representative of France. 156. Tbe PRESIDENT: In the ligbt of the last state: ment of tbe representative of tbe Soviet Union, it migbt be just as well if we waited until the afternoon meeting. I do net think it would be right and proper, or even appreciated by anyone wbo is a recipient of congratulations, chat there be some reservations on tbe part of any one or more of us. Therefoïe, 1 would suggest, if acceptable to the members of tbe CounciI, tbat we migbt wait until tbe afternoon meeting, by wbich time we expect to have some sort of definitive reply from Mr. Mayobre in Santo Domingo. 157. Lord CARADON (United Kingdom): I readily accept the suggestion which you have put to ns, Mr. President, and 1 agree with the proposai you have made. Speaking for myself, I have no doubt chat my confidence in and support of the Secretary- GeneraI Will not be dispersed between now and this evening. 156. Tbe PRESIDENT: lnasmuch as there is noother work before us and there are no other speakers on my list for tbis morning, I would suggest that we adjourn and tbat we meet again at 4 o’clock instead of 3 o’clock SO that we may be reasonably certain of recelving some information from Santa Domingo.

1 would like to know if my suggestion that we try first, in informa1 COMI%atiOnS, t0 arrive at a new teti would be a+. ceptable and whether that could be done before the next forma1 meeting. Perhaps the members prefer another order of work?

No doubt, whatever integrated effort otber members want to put into the production of this acceptable compromise draft resolution will also depend a great deal upon tbe nature of the information we receive from Santa Domingo. Therefore, I would consider it more logical if, perhaps, we waited The meeting rose af 1.35p.m. United Nations publications may be ob?cained utors t~~ou~hout the world. write to: United Na?iam, Sales Section, de entier. Informer-vous ou adrsrrer-vous b: N&ions Unies, Section CO C~~~~oul~ ~~~~lCACl~~~$ tas ~~b~ic~c~one~ de 1~s Nacioner Uni&s