176-10036-10021 JFK ASSASSINATION SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION FORM AGENCY : NARA RECORD NUMBER : 176-10036-10021 RECORD SERIES : National Security Files AGENCY FILE NUMBER : ORIGINATOR : DOS FROM : Elisabethville ' TO: Rusk TITLE : Incoming Telegram DATE : 10/15/1962 PAGES : 2 SUBJECTS : DOCUMENT TYPE : CLASSIFICATION : ’ RESTRICTIONS : CURRENT STATUS : _ DATE OF LAST REVIEW : 9/10/2000 ~ OPENING CRITERIA : COMMENTS : Congo Cables; restriction information innacurate/missing; box 1 ~w anmmera Ree Fs. Aran ean -~ -
INCOMING TELEGRAM ‘Department of Stat , by Sey: ) (4 be HELD Meal. 052° =e Ve ms oe W oo SC*:402 . i ‘ Control: pei = oe Rec'd: October 15, 1962 ss. | a . . | 1:40 p.m. int FROM: Elisabethville , 023 nfo - ; TO: Secretary of State FILE NO: 631, October 15, 6 p.m. ACTION DEPARTMENT 631, INFORMATION ‘LEOPOLDVILLE 535, USUN 387 _ LIMIT DISTRIBUTION S/S | In discussion with UK Consul Dodson and myself last night, - local UN representative Mathu bitterly criticized local In- _diari UN commander who he claimed "wanted start fighting so they . could kill blacks and go back home with decorations", Dwelt particularly on September 12 patrol incident and October 8 Post Office patrol affair (CONTEL 569). Said-he considered /3 substance UN commpmiques both these occasions (which he signed) . untruthful. I told. Mathu that. information ‘on.which Noronha acted night of October 8 was from Consulate sources| anfl that did not consider, given character of .infor- mation, that we had any real choice but to pass it on-rapidly . as possibly} correct or Noronha. any choice :but to act on it same basis. Said did not believe slightest intention Noronha 's part provoke incident. ‘Mathu said he glad learn these supplementary facts which Ine dians had not given him. However, he then resumed criticism of Indians, claiming they told hin nothing and harbored secret designs. ‘It obvious Mathu smarting under criticism from Gardiner during recent visit on failure maintain upper hand over UN military here and similar criticism from Bunche, who apparent ly sent “Gardiner telegram after Post Office affair asking whether Mathu boss in Elisabethville or Indians. As Consulate report- ing as indicated, charge that Mathu has not firmly established PROHIBITED UNLESS “UNCLASSIFIED” SECRET REPRODUCTION FROM THIS COPY IS
/3 “SECRET ode 631, October. 15, 6 p.m. from: ‘-Elisabethville control over UN military, especially Indians, and that this is evidenced in.théir repeated failure to’ inform. him promptly -and: fully, is well based, Belteve Gardiner-Bunche approach at this point will help stiffen: Mathu and tone down Indians. ~ However, aside from overly. professional military posture on -which we have commerited, have seen no evidence here during past two months to justify charge of separate aggressive In- dian policy on part local Indian officers. As frequently, _outbreak of dispute over civilian control of military reflects differing capacities of individuals involved. In addition, as previously noted, Mathu lacks organizational. back-up to cope with tight, professional Indian staff. Further, believe as stated Noronha patrol action October 8 justified by circumstances and in no sense evidence of aggres- sive intent. Should note that attempt was made pass same information Mathu but no answer (Mathu says previously unable hear phone from library at night, had phone installed bedroom two days ago) and that though Indian patrol stationary, rather than mobile, men did not descem from trucks, take up positions, or otherwise act in menacing way. Noronha may. have ‘had objii- gation make further effort reach Mathu before ordering patrol -but.was late at night and operational. requirement was immed- iate, He made typical error, however, of not fully informing Mathu of patrol.until 1700 next day. . Above for background only; as far as local situation .concerned, do not believe Mathu will at. this time take action aggravating personal relations now that has blown off steam. Possible Embassy Leopoldville and USUN may wish consider giving Gardiner and Bunche further details background October 8 patrol if they believe this would reduce unnecessary friction among UN com- ponents. DEAN LIR/2 SECRET