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173. Telegram From the Mission to the United Nations to the Department of State

r request from PM Adoula . He said so far UN not aware of overt secessionist activities but only of two reckless speeches Gizenga had recently given. Stevenson asked Thant whether UN intended to provide constitutional advisor for GOC, and noted that Nigerian would be appropriate in view successful federal structure of that country. Thant said he hoped present mtg might produce agreement that Loi Fondamentale should be “reviewed in light of present circumstances.” He said he thought Adoula would accept such formulation if Tshombe would, and suggested we and anyone else who might have influence …