IMMEDIATE

1. Reference our in clear of today. [1] Results of voting were
disappointing. Withdrawal order, though it apparently had majority
support, failed through absence Ukraine and abstentions of Soviet
and Argentina, as voting of others was anticipated. Attitude of
latter [2] was inexplicable and he never spoke at any point.

2. Both in New York and Paris Soviet delegate spoke strongly in
favour of withdrawal but as be insisted on adoption of his own
proposal he would not vote for anything else.

3. US Delegation having given a clear lead was frankly
disappointed. We propose to continue discussions with them and
India to see if it is possible or feasible in light of result to
propose long-term proposals. In view of defeat of Canadian stop-
gap proposal it is likely any wider proposals would be
unacceptable pending receipt of reports requested from GOC. Jessup
himself believes we can do little further at this stage until
reaction of Netherlands to cease-fire order is known.

4. As GOC confined to Batavia and military assistants have been
ordered out of the field it is difficult to see how observance of
even cease-fire order can be reported on to Council. It is clear
that position of Republic will be gravely prejudiced by result of
vote.

5. We feel we did everything possible to carry out instructions.