Your telegram 348 of 19th September. [1] Assuming New Caledonia
generally accepts De Gaulle regime, the situation will not be
stabilised while French sloops DUMONT D'URVILLE and AMIRAL CHARNER
remain in a position to interfere. In view of United Kingdom
Government policy (telegram D.459 of 9th September [2]) and
present operations off west coast of Africa, request concurrence
in following proposed action.

(a) Prevent French sloops DUMONT D'URVILLE and AMIRAL CHARNER from
entering New Caledonia territorial waters.

(b) Endeavour to intercept both sloops and inform them they will
not be permitted to interfere with New Caledonia Government or
people in any way.

(c) Endeavour to obtain assurance that both ships leave southern
waters immediately.

(d) Allow them sufficient oil fuel to return to Saigon, if
assurance paragraph (c)-is given.

(e) Force to be used only as a last resort to ensure compliance
with (a), (b) and (c).