Belgian government finds the trial of a foreign head of state, as organized by the Foundation, objectionable.

BR defends work undertaken by the Foundation and is unwilling to accept the withdrawal of the late Queen Elisabeth as a sponsor.

Blanco is President of Brazil.

Re the persecution of intellectuals and members of the political left.

Ne Win is Prime Minister of Burma.

BR is concerned with political prisoners.

Prince Sihanouk is ruler of Cambodia.

Sihanouk refers to the stockpiling of nuclear weapons and to Cambodia's policy of neutrality.

Sihanouk is Head of State of Cambodia.

Reference to the Peace Foundation and request for Cambodia's sponsorship.

BR is disturbed about the attitude of the United States and the prospect of continuing hostility in the region.

BR requests a meeting with Sihanouk.

Reference is made to the situation in Indochina.

BR and Sihanouk share common concerns about South East Asia.

BR asks Sihanouk to sponsor the Peace Foundation.

Reference is made to receiving BR's representative.

BR mentions plans for an office of the Peace Foundation in South East Asia.

Reference is made to Schoenman travelling to Cambodia.

BR makes reference to setting up a Cambodian branch of the BRPF.

BR makes reference to his representative, Christopher Farley, travelling to Hanoi.

Sihanouk is unable to cover travel expenses for BR's representative.

Nguyen Huu Tho is President of the South Vietnam National Liberation Front (NLF).

Reference is made to BR's letter to the Washington Post.

The South Vietnam National Liberation Front refers to BR's letter in the New York Times.

Hsiung Hsiang-hui is Chargé d'Affaires. He offers congratulations to BR on his 92nd birthday.

Attached is a copy of the letter, TLS(X).

Cohen requests verification of information in a newsclip reprint of BR's letter to the New York Times.

Johnson is secretary to BR. He confirms that information contained in letter to New York Times is accurate.

BR confirms that he has been in contact with student organizations in the United States who oppose the war in Vietnam.

Thank-you letter asking Kirsch if he can publish BR's correspondence with the editor of the New York Times and a speech made by a Vietnamese woman.

BR asks if Greece would participate in a United Nations force in Cyprus along with Turkey.

BR asks if Turkey would participate in a United Nations force in Cyprus along with Greece.

Farley is BR's representative. Prince Sihanouk is Head of State of Cambodia. Reference to Christopher Farley's visit to Phnom Penh.

A thank-you letter for the kind treatment Farley received during his visit to Phnom Penh. Farley is BR's representative.

BR requests that Cambodia sponsor the BRPF.

So Nem is Vice President of the National Assembly, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

A thank-you note for the treatment Farley received while in Cambodia.

Sihanouk mentions American air attacks on the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and the resolutions adopted by the Conference of Indochinese Peoples.

Attached are two photocopies of the telegram, TEL(X).

Prince Sihanouk is Head of State of Cambodia.

BR fears war in Vietnam will overtake neighbouring countries and calls for the Geneva Conference nations to increase the pressure on the U.S.

BR is worried that "... there are insufficient powers free to take effective initiatives to help bring about cease fire".

Also present is a second TL(CAR).

BR is shocked "... by the kidnapping and probable murder of Mehdi Ben Barka." BR also makes reference to the possible involvement of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency.

BR welcomes the Cambodian government's offer to examine facts concerning incursions and provocations from Thailand and Saigon.

Chau Seng is Director of the Cabinet of the Chief of State of Cambodia.

BR welcomes permission for his representative to visit the frontier between Cambodia and Vietnam and also makes reference to "brazen" attacks by the U.S.

On behalf of the Canadian Prime Minister, Hudd acknowledges that Canada views nuclear weapons as a deterrent to war, but at the same time indicating that Canada is committed to the search for a "more positive and permanent solution".

The Prime Minister of Canada is Louis St. Laurent.

Lester B. Pearson's recent statement in House of Commons concerned the Russell-Einstein Manifesto.

Pearson is Secretary of State for External Affairs in the Canadian government.

This is a copy of a statement expressing that while nuclear weapons act as a deterrent to war they also represent a danger to the whole of humanity, which Pearson made in the House of Commons on 11 July 1955.

Pearson is leader of the Opposition in the Canadian parliament.

Pearson states that he must adopt a policy of neutrality in supporting anyone nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Schoenman seeks to have BR nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

BR makes reference to anti-Semitic literature contained in a book circulated in Canada titled The Red Rabbi. BR inquires if it is possible to prevent the printing and circulation of such material in Canada.

Bandaranaike is Prime Minister of Ceylon.

BR makes reference to Bandaranaike's efforts regarding the dispute between India and China. BR outlines both Chinese and Indian positions in regards to the Colombo proposals.

Attached are four copies of the letter, 3 TL(CAR) and 1 TL(X).

Bandaranaike agrees with BR's appraisal of the conflict between India and China.

Attached is a copy of the original letter, TLS(X).

BR is interested in pursuing Bandaranaike's suggestion to appeal to Nehru on the Indian and Chinese conflict. BR asks that Bandaranaike receive his representatives.

Moorthy is the First Secretary of the Ceylon High Commission in London.

Letter outlines dates of correspondence between BR and Sirimavo Bandaranaike, Prime Minister of Ceylon.

Moorthy states that the government of Ceylon would find it difficult to meet Schoenman's travel expenses and asks for his arrival dates.

Moorthy restates that the government of Ceylon is unable to meet Schoenman's travel expenses.

Bandaranaike is Prime Minister of Ceylon.

BR refers to his representatives, Ralph Schoenman and Pat Pottle, who will be travelling to Ceylon.

Enclosed is a copy of the letter, TL(CAR).

Schoenman relates the concerns of Chinese Premier Chou En-lai regarding the conflict with India.

Attached are various copies of the letter, 3 TL(CAR) and 1 TL(X).

BR is encouraged that India has taken a new position in the negotiations. India is now willing to negotiate on the overall boundary with China.

Attached are various copies of the letter, 2 TL(CAR) edited, 3 TL(CAR), and 3 TL(X).

Talakaratna is Director of Protocol for the Ceylon Prime Minister's office.

Schoenman requests that any post sent to him in Ceylon be forwarded to his London address.

Attached is a copy of the letter, TLS(CAR).

BR asks for Bandaranaike's view of the possibility of a negotiated peace between China and India.

Attached are various copes of the letter, 3 TL(CAR) and 1 TL(X).

Schoenman mentions a memorandum issued by the Ministry of External Affairs of India, which "is contrary to the facts".

Bandaranaike comments that the oral assurances given by Nehru to BR's associates did not reflect the official position of the Indian government and therefore direct negotiation with China is in doubt. Nehru is Prime Minister of India.

Reference is made to an enclosed letter <not present> from Bandaranaike addressed to BR, regarding the border dispute between China and India.

BR comments that the official position of the Indian government conflicts with what Prime Minister Nehru had indicated to BR's associates.

BR makes reference to "... the formal public announcement of the Bertrand Russell Peace Foundation and its subsidiary, the Atlantic Peace Foundation."

Attached is a copy of the letter, TL(CAR).

Letter acknowledging receipt of BR's letter of 29 September 1963 (record 64457). The signature of the Secretary to the Prime Minister is illegible.

Attached are three copies of the letter, TL(CAR).

Bandaranaike wishes BR success with his Peace Foundation.

Letter makes reference to an enclosure that contains a reply to BR from Bandaranaike regarding the BRPF.

BR refers to a letter he received from Nehru detailing his willingness to negotiate on the boundary with China.

Attached are two edited copies of the letter, TL(CAR).

Bandaranaike shares BR's hope that India and China can be brought to the conference table.

Attached are two copies of the letter, TLS(X).

Letter makes reference to a dinner invitation extended to BR from the Ceylon High Commissioner in London.

Letter does not provide the names of the private secretary to BR or the secretary to the Ceylon High Commissioner.

BR comments that he will be meeting with the Chinese Chargé d'Affaires in London to discuss the possibility of negotiations between China and India.

Attached is a copy of the letter, TL(CAR).

Letter expresses regret that the Ceylon government cannot provide "... free air passage to Lord and Lady Russell and to you as Lord Russell's secretary".

Schoenman inquires if Ceylon Airlines can make seats available for the proposed trip to Ceylon and if the Prime Minister would sponsor the BRPF.

The letter has BR's typed signature, but it is written and signed as if by Schoenman.

BR is concerned about reports in the British press about the "... elimination of freedom of the press in Ceylon". BR requests information about the issue.

Schoenman inquires about the possibility of Air Ceylon providing seats for the trip to Ceylon.

Bandaranaike explains that Air Ceylon cannot provide seats for BR and Edith Russell as the airline is not controlled by the government of Ceylon.

BR supports Bandaranaike's position on the Press Council Bill.

Her letter is missing from the file.

An envelope addressed to BR from the Ceylon High Commission in London.

Envelope has an official wax seal (broken).

Santa Cruz is Chilean Ambassador.

Letter advises BR that the Conference on Cuba has been cancelled.

BR is disappointed to learn that the Conference on Cuba has been cancelled and requests reasons for the cancellation.

Frei is President of Chile.

BR expresses his gratitude for Chile's decision to host the Conference on Cuba. BR believes that the position of the American government "... threatens the social well being of Latin Americans and the peace of the world."

Enclosed is a copy of the letter, TL(CAR).

Chou En-lai is Premier of the People's Republic of China. Translation expresses China's view on the border dispute with India. China wants an "... amicable settlement of its boundary questions ... through peaceful negotiations on the basis of equality."

Translation is of a five-page typed letter in Chinese. Enclosed is the original letter in Chinese and the envelope, TL.

BR is "... deeply impressed by the initiatives that your [the Chinese] government has taken with a view to bringing about a settlement of the dispute between China and India."

Enclosed are three draft copies of the letter, TL(CAR). The copies are edited and have "Reply to Chow En-lai's letter of 5 June, 1963" written at the top.

Another copy of the draft letter and attached envelope at record 64476 both have "Not sent" written in the upper left-hand corner.

BR appeals to the Chinese Premier to begin a cease-fire and seek an agreement with India over the border dispute.

Enclosed are two copies of the telegram, TEL(TC).

The translation states that the "... Chinese and Indian armed forces have disengaged and the border situation has eased."

Translation is of enclosed 2-page Chinese letter, with 2-page "Annex", TLS.

The memorandum states that "China has always stood for the immediate opening of direct negotiations without any pre conditions and on the basis of the Colombo proposals".

Enclosed are two copies of the memorandum, TL(X) and TL(TC). Re proposals from Nehru as conveyed by Schoenman.

BR makes reference to the "no man's land" formula as important for the guarantee of negotiations between China and India.

Enclosed are various copies of the letter, 6 TL(CAR) and 3 TL(X).

The memorandum denies that Nehru gave any message to BR's representatives (Schoenman and Pottle) to be passed on to the Chinese leadership in Peking.

The word "Indian" is written in ink at the top left-hand corner.

Hsiung Hsiang-hui is Chargé d'Affaires.

The Chinese government cannot accept "... the demand of the Indian government with regard to civilian posts on the Chinese side of the line of actual control in the Western sector of the Sino-Indian boundary" and says that BR misrepresented him in his letter to Chou En-lai of 29 July 1963.

Translation is from original TLS written in Chinese. The translation copy has "unofficial translation" typed on it.

BR states that Nehru did in fact ask Schoenman and Pottle to take an oral message to the Chinese leadership. BR also makes reference to the Chinese government memorandum on the Colombo proposals and denies any misrepresentation.

Enclosed are two copies of the letter, TL(CAR).

Schoenman refers to the Colombo proposals and the issue of civilian checkposts along the border shared by China and India.

The letter appears to be in Schoenman's hand and a draft, as it is not signed or dated. The notes are used in record 64484.

Note attached to document reads "Clipped to letter of 6 Sept 63."

Ku Mo-jo is President of the Chinese Peace Committee.

BR has a statement "concerning the very dangerous situation in Laos and Vietnam." BR requests that Ku Mo-jo sign the statement (not present) enclosed with the letter.

Ku Mo-jo thanks BR for his "efforts in opposing U.S. acts of aggression and war".

Enclosed is a translation, TL(TC). Ku Mo-jo enclosed documents described in records 64489, 64490, 64491, and 64492.

Also known as Kuo Mo-jo.

A statement on the Laotian situation.

A statement protesting the bombing of the quarters of the Chinese economic and cultural mission in Laos by U.S. aircraft.

Xuan Thuy is Minister of Foreign Affairs, Democratic Republic of Vietnam. Chen Yi is Minister of Foreign Affairs, People's Republic of China.

The Chinese government condemns U.S. aggression in Vietnam and states that the issue must be solved by the "strict implementation of the 1954 Geneva Agreements."

Re Laos. The Chinese government warns that "the Chinese people cannot be expected to look on with folded arms in the face of any aggression against the Democratic Republic of Vietnam."

A statement by a spokesman of the Chinese People's Committee for World Peace condemning U.S. imperialist armed aggression in Laos.

BR agrees with Kuo Mo-jo's assessment of the situation in Laos.

The translation states that the Chinese attacks on the border with India were in self-defence. It is hoped that BR can use his influence to promote a peaceful settlement.

Enclosed are various copies of the translated letter, 1 TL, 3 TL(CAR), and 1 TL(X).

The translation states that "the Chinese government hopes that the Indian government will be willing to change its past attitude and sincerely settle the Sino Indian boundary question through friendly negotiations."

There are two translation copies, TL(X) and all possibly in Schoenman's hand.

BR states he has written to the Chinese Premier.

Letter is in Edith's hand and has a note at the foot of the letter asking "Was the Pakistan rumour of a military pact between India and the U.S.A. accurate?"

It is hoped that BR will use his "distinguished influence to promote a peaceful settlement of the Sino-Indian boundary question".

BR states that there is now "... considerable hope that the differences between China and India will be settled by negotiation or, if necessary, arbitration."
 

BR has been forwarded a copy (not enclosed) of an editorial of the People's Daily.

"Thanks" is written in Edith Russell's hand at the top.

BR has been forwarded a pamphlet (not enclosed) entitled The Sino-Indian Boundary Question.

BR comments on the sincerity of the Chinese government to reach an understanding with the Indian government in regard to the border issue.

Enclosed is a copy of the letter, TL(CAR).

The translation states that "... China has successively taken a series of important measures on its own initiative" in order to promote Sino Indian negotiations.

Enclosed are two translation copies, TL(X) and TL(CAR). Original document is written in Chinese.

Chou criticizes parts of Unarmed Victory, based on a summary.