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================================================== Page 1 ================================================== Lisbon A-423 UNCLASSIF IED 3 conlusion There are enclosed for such disposition as the Department may deem appropriate _ about 80 letters and telegrams expressing sympathy and condolences written to the Ambassador or to the Embassy_ together with copies of the acknowledgments made by the American Charge d 'Affaires ad interim_ Also enclosed are about 125 personal cards which were dropped at the Embassy _ On June 18 the local press published a brief release by the Embassy expressing its appreciation for the condolences which it had received The signature pages from the book which was set up in the front lobby 0f the Chancery will be sent forward separately. The Embassy considers that the condolences and tributes ex_ pressed by Portuguese citizens ana residents were an impressive manifestation of the high regard in which the Senator and his ideals were held . This was especially noteworthy in a country as conservative as Portugal _ WEINER Enclosures : 1 Letters and telegrams of condolence 2 _ Copies 0f acknowledgments thereto 3 Personal cards UNCLASSIF IED kC 8avelvpe ================================================== Page 2 ================================================== POL 6-2 Us]KE NEIY , Ribert #37 F OUTGoiNG TELEGRAM Department of State 1 /8 6 9 2 9 3 INDICATE: COLLECT 9 CHARGE To UNCLASSIFIED 8 Classification Origin ACTION: Amembas sy ANKARA 8 Into: 2 0 Jun&8 tHz STATE 1 Please deliver following message from Vice President Humphrey to Senator Atalay: QTE Dear Senator Atalay: I am grateful for the e xpression of sympathy which you and your fellow Senators have conveyed to me on the tragic death of Senator Robert p Kennedy _ As you have been kind enough to observe , he was one of the most eminent of the members of our legislature 3 and he championed the ideals for a better world in which we al1 believe My fellow Americans share with me profound grief over his loss and over the suffering it has caused his family_ Sincere 9 Hubert H. Humphrey UNQTE Vice_President' s office 2 _ does not plan to release message 3 but has no objection to release by recipient . 3 Following FYI is text of Senator Atal' s April 10 message to the Vice President : QTE It 18 with profound sorrow that I 5 have learned of the tragic death of eminent Senator Robert F _ Kennedy as a result of wounds inflicted by an as8a8sin UNQTE 4 QTE Senator Robert F_ Kennedy was an ardent champion of mankind' s highest ideals and of hope for peace and well-being Drafted by: Tol_ Ext_ Tolagraphic transmission and NEA / TUR: CRHarttey:he:6/14/68 3446 classilication oPprovad by: NEA/TUR Jdhn Howison Cloarances: Mr = S/ CPR RJohrston NEA mbiatara' Handley s/S s/s-5 EDenham Mr. Brown €NQ H C KFolger VP Mr Rielly RKL UNC LASSIFIED FORM Classification 8-65 DS-322 ly I 5 ================================================== Page 3 ================================================== 2 of telegram to Amembassy_ ANKARA UNCLASSIFIED Classification in our world. It is one of the ironies of our age that , while Senator Kennedy was campaigning in the Primaries , seeking the highest office in the United States from which to further these very ideals , he should be struck down by a brutal, senseless s laying_ UNQTE 5 . QTE The best guarantee of the future of mankind is thel democratic way of life made safe from acts of hatred, prejudice and brutality UNQTE 6 _ QTE The United States of America stands bereft of an outstanding leader, the United States Senate of an illustrious member and people e verywhere aspiring for a better world face a less hopeful future . UNQTE 7 QTE On behalf of the members of the Senate of the Turkish Repub lic and myself , I offer my deepest sympathy_ Sirri Atalay , Acting President of the Senate of the Turkish Republic. UNQTE END 'Rus d L UNC LASSIFIED FORM 0-63 DS-322A Classification CONTINUATION SHEET Page ================================================== Page 4 ================================================== origin/ Action DFP ARTMENT OF STATE H- 2 fkc-2 us frernedy , M Rep AF AIRGRAM K6e47 Y4 For Rm USE ONLY ARA EUR FE 5 4-643 UNCLASSIFIED Nea Cu INR No, iNdic ^TOR De~ETTEREa To Department of State ~tit: J0 2 Fbo AID Jwn %3 wPHLI 6 Fi 177 Av; t4"ill AGR com FRB FROM Amembassy OSLO DATE: June 20, 1968 JhT LAB TAR SUBJECT Condolence Book for Senator Robert F Kennedy TR XMB AiR REF Army CIa NavY FOR PROTOCOL 0s0 Usi A NSA Transmitted herewith is a book of signatures gathered in Oslo in menory of W3< Senator Robert F . Kennedy . k Included among those who called at the Embassy +o the condolence book were Labor Chairman Trygve BRATTELI Ministry of Foreign "ffalre Secretary General 'Thor BOYE , Oslo Mayor Brynjulf the Iord Chaunberlain of the Court SMITH-KIELLAND , Supreme Court Justice AruJreas ENIELN and Norwegian statesman and former Foreign Minisber Ha lvard LANIGE Ekspedisjonsjef Andres ANDERSEN signed onl behalf of" Trime Minister Fer BORTEN Among the signatures of' Norwegian youth the predoninant Eroup of signers, are those of the leaders of the University of Oslo studert organi- zations In addition, signatures were enteredi by repre'Sonblives, almost without exception ambassadors of twenty-nine embassies , including that of 3 the United Arab Republic 4h1 TIBBETTS Enclosure ; One Book of Signatures UNCLASSIF IED FQEHEEI UEONLY Form 02 DS - 323 Lo Lzlou Drafied By: ContcntoTZTCT77}37ion Kppiovcd Ey: POL: RRidgway:fjb 6/19/68 PQL: JTKendrick Cleerences: sip Party EULL , Ingr . MJ ================================================== Page 5 ================================================== DEP ARTMFNT OF STATE H* 1 Rmi REP A F AIRGRAM Fx 6 - 4s]1 FOR RM USE ONLY ARA EuR FE 4-461 1 0 UNCLASSIFIED NEA Cu InR No, HANDLING INDIcA ToR To Department of State 10 FBo AID 1.i 5f Jkrrl 10 AGR com FRb FROM Amembassy GUA TEMALA DATE: June 20 , 1968 int LA8 TAR SUBJECT Death of Senator Kennedy: Messages of Condolence and Memorial Observances _ TR XmB AiR REF STATE 181310 Rmy CiA NAvY O30 USiA NSA 1, Transmitted as enclosures to this airgram are some 70 messages ad- dressed to the Ambassador conveying expressions of condolence on the death of Senator Robert F Kennedy . All messages have been acknowledged by the Ambassador _ The Department, in its discretion, may wish to for- ward the messages to the Kennedy family or to make other appropriate disposition thereof_ 2 It will be noted that the messages are representative of the feelings of a wide sector of Guatemalan society--from prominent and humble indivi- duals ; from all kinds of organizations, both public and private-_ As noted in other communications, the general reaction was one of genuine sorrow and Sympathy . 3 As the Department is aware, other messages of condolence were sent directly to the Kennedy family by Foreign Minister Arenales, and to President Johnson by President Mendez (STATE 181310) the Council of State_ and the President of the National Comittee of the Partners of the Alliance. denofinstidagi 4, On June 9th, a memorial service was held at the inter_ Union Church of Guatemala, attended by the English- speaking community . Eulogies to the memory of Senator Kennedy were delivered by the Ambassador , the Episcopal Bishop of Guatemala, the British Consul, and the representative of the American Bible Society. A Requiem Mass in English was said at the Church of Villa de Guadalupe, and another religious memorial service took place on Monday , June 1Oth. Enclosure: Messages of Condolence MEIML UNCLASSIFIED FQR DEPT_ USE QNL Y FORM 4 62 DS -323 Out Drafted by Contents and CTasailication Zpproved By: POL MDSnith:cam:6/19/68 DCM:MKrebs Clearances: Jmly ================================================== Page 6 ================================================== Ble S 'June2 0 , Exeelloncy: I have the hoaor to acknovledge the recolpt of Your Excellency'0 doceo dated June 5 ed Jee 6, 1968, etending sy pathy condoleco oa bohalf 0f the Dcabero of tbe DLploantLc Corpo and youroclf on the deplorable Lncleent chee_ redulted Le Ebe death Of Senetor Robert R. Ronedy . Your chougheful eoooe8e Ls decply opprecLaced_ X Ibe knouledge that you end your]colLeosuet chare our grlef Lo Joutce Of 8tCrt corfort ad congolatton, 0 As you requested, I chall convey_your_erpretLon of eyepathy to Mro . Kennedy end Arabero Of the Senator frelly. 1 Nccept, Excollenoy , the repatved adourancos of hLehest conoLderatLop. Ror the socretary 0f stat86 2h 7 6 HLs Excollency Raaqmely] Clearances : Dr GuLllereo SevIlla Sacaea , ARA / CEN Amb _ Burrows ARA Miss Eltz Anbesesdor 0f NIcaregua . s/s Mr _ Parkerb/ ARA/CEN: JPWillis:ger 6/17/68 SiSSC) Xe z JUN 1 8 03 PM Rue l Ja 0 1968 PM 1968 and 4 Sute s/7uz 1 ================================================== Page 7 ================================================== Ecellency} I bave tbe bonor to eckbovledee tbe Fecelpt Of Your Ercellency' s potee dsted June 5 and Jne 6, 1968, extendlng Marathv_and] condolences pp bebaV Of tbe Bepbero Of the Mploratic Corpa apd yourte cn tbe deplorable Ipc:dent tbat resulted In tbc deeta Of |Bepator Bobert ].) Kennedy Your tbouehtful Zopege 1t kdceply eppreclated. Ie rovledge tbat You 04 yor_coller >lee ebere Our grlef 1o pouice Q1 &eat Poxfort Ed] consolatton: ^o you Requeoted, oball couveyi your expreseton Of Byatathy to Hre. Kenpedy end relbero Of tbo Bepator' 0 fcrLly . Accept, ExceLledcy , the renerzed ecehrengee 0 w hlgbest conelderatlo: For tbo Becretary OI Btate, Me Ecellency (ul Llereo Bv1lle Baccee Clearances: Kabaeendot Of Mlcaragtr ARA / CEN Amb - ARA Miss Eltz= Been Of the MplantIc Corpe s/8 Mr Parker sys Dh14 Dan ha ,1 ARA/CEN: JPW{ Alis:ger 6/17/68 sis-S(C) Jun 1 7 1968 PM 273/ ================================================== Page 8 ================================================== EMBAJADA DE NICARAGUA ACTION WASHNGTON_ D_ C is assigned to D-9 June 6, 1968. 8 Excellency: On behalf of the members of the Diplomatic Corps and myself, I extend our heartfelt condolences on the tragic demise of Senator Robert F_ Kennedy . It would be highly appreciated if Your Excel- lency would kindly convey our expression of sympathy R to your Government and to the family of the deceased. Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration. Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa 131U [ Ambassador of Nicaragua Dean of the Diplomatic Cofps His Excellency Dean Rusk The Secretary of State Washington, DS C. ehphle Cul/ Eea/cEY ILszbbz 4 @cfa/8 ================================================== Page 9 ================================================== EMBAJADA DE NICARAGUA ACTION WASHINGTON_ D C_ is assigned to D-8 June 5, 1968. Excellency: On behalf of the members of the Diplomatic Corps and myself, I extend our heartfelt sympathy on the deplorable incident that victimized the distinguished Senator Robert F_ Kennedy and offer our earnest wishes and fervent prayers for his recovery. Accept, Excellency, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration. 13106 Guillermo Sevilla Sacasa Ambassador of Nicaragua Dean of the Diplomatic Cofps His Excellency Dean Rusk The Secretary of State Washington, D.C. Leebhn)sg Lszlla etsfeev 92 has (6/pfs ================================================== Page 10 ================================================== COPIA EMBAJADA DE NCARAGUA WASHINGTON_ D _ C D-8 June 5, 1968. Excolloncy: On bohalt o the memboro 0 the Dlplomatic Corpe and mytell; I extond Our hoartfelt eympathy on the deplorable Incldont that hae victimieed the distinguithed Senator Robert F. Kennedy and offer our carnott wiohet and {orvent prayere for hie recovery. Accept, Excellency, the renewod abguranceo of my hlghoat conoideraton. Gulllormo SevIlle Sacaoa Ambaooedor ot Nicarague Dean 0 tho Diplomatic Corpa Hlo Excollency Dean Ruok The Secrotary of State Waehington, D.C. ================================================== Page 11 ================================================== Pol 6.2 US RenatlyIt RhrsF OUTGoING TELEGRAM Department of State 18 6 9 % 03 INDICATE: COLLFCT g CHARGE TO NNCLASSIFIED 8 Classification 8 Origin ACTION: Amembassy KINSHASA u 5/ Kt' L2 LJn6b _ |6 092_ Into: REF : KINSHASA 9620 ana 9681 STATE : 1. If Embassy has not yet replied to Bombozo ' 5 condolence message , request following message Erom Acting Assistant Secretary Quimby be transmitted to General - 2 _ QTE Thank you for your thoughtful message of condolence on the tragic death of Senator Robert F Kennedy . The sympathy which you expressed on your own behalf and that of the Congolese National Army 1s deeply appreciated _ 3 . I shall 1 as you requested, transmit your message to Mrs . Kennedy and members of the Senator 8 family. Sincerely , Thomas H. E. Quimby UNQTE 4 _ Also request Embassy express in similar vein to Bomboko , TXXZXUXA Tshisekedi Nendaka , and Nzeza_ Mr Quimby s appreciation for their expressions 0f BBXaBIBM EBI condolence and sympathy . END Rusk; Drattad by: Tol, Ext Telegraphic transmission and AEIAFCM:HjKossiiCw _ 6/18/68 2590 SLEARANSEK AFIAFCM:JAMcKesson Cloarancos: AF/AFCM RCMatheron Approved by : AF THEQuimby s/s ~ Mr, Part (w/ UNCLASSIFIED ForM Classification 8-65 DS-322 7 ( <. . )6 6 , Re 6 &:Y 1 ================================================== Page 12 ================================================== ORigin/ACTION DEP ARTMENT OF STATE H-? ARGR4M Pol 6-2 "s/renmeav; Rm/ R REP AF Robert F' Originol to be Filed in Decentralized Files. FILE DESIGNATION ARA EUR FE 10 A-24 UNCLASS IF IED NEA CU INR No. HANDLING INDICA TOR To Amembassy BRIDGETOWN 10 FbO AID Str AGr cOm FRB FROM Department of State DATE: Jun 20 12 5s FH '69 INT LAB TAR SUBJECT Senator Kennedy S Death TR XMB AIR REF A-189 ARMy CiA NAvY SD Usia NSA The Department i8 forwarding to the Kennedy family non - official condolence messages received by our posts overseas Your transmittal' of such messages should be marked for the attention of the Office of Congressional Relations Although there has been no official announcement from the family it is our understanding that they hope to acknowl - edge ai1 messages received . RUSK UNCLASSIF IED FOR DEPT._USE ONLY FORN Io Out 63 PS;323 Drafted by: Contents and Approved by: H James Briggs_ Bzzd788 H Yg6n P Wite Clearances: ARA/CAR Mr _ Munrdfailr G1 # U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1963 0 652219 (123) WicBOFIW@ # BA 7sjnS ================================================== Page 13 ================================================== Rbert M (Yal 6-2 7S hrevzt | 138 6 | 6 8 OUTGOING TELEGRAM Department of State 3 INDICATE: COLlECT 9 CHARGE To LIMITED OFFICIAL USE Onl/ 43 Classification 8 Origin ACTION: Amembassy SAN JOSE 8 " Jun 69 18 0 32 Into: STATE PLEASE PASS FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY TO VICE MINISTER OF FOREIGN RELATIONS your the 1_ QTE Thank you for/thoughtful message of condolence onZtragic death of Senator Robert F Kennedy . We were grateful for the 3 kind help and understanding offered by your distinguished President and Foreign Minister as they shared with uS our time of national sorrow, and we deeply appreciate your own expression of sympathy. UNQTE 2 Department does not plan release message , but has no objection to release GOCR _ 3 Folbwing , FYI, is English translation of Vice Minister S message to the Secretary: "p QTE Accept Excellency , this express ion of the grief S0 deeply felt by the people and government of Costa Rica, who share the sorrow of your nation and its government over the death of Senator Robert F_ Kennedy . Luis Dobles Sanchez , Acting Minister of Foreign Relations UNQTE END Rusk: Draftod by: Tel_ Ext_ Telegraphic transmission and ARA / CEN: JPW_is k958 classification approvod by: ARA/ CEN Char 08 Burrows Cloarances: s/s Mr Xexmar]Shel S Mr ARA Mis s Eltzpm] Steigman XxxxMXXStxxtgmn LIMITED OFFICIAL USE FORM Classification 8-65 DS-322 by MICROFILMEV 5 ================================================== Page 14 ================================================== Approved by White House (Mr _ Fried) (Kay Birdsall to jmj , 6/25/68) 3IGR DEPARTMENT OF STATE Washington, D,C_ 20520 6la6. S/s-9020 CoPies To; 4 Eur June 19, 1968 RF MEMORANDUM FOR MR . WALT W_ ROSTOW THE WHITZ HOUSE Subject: Telegram to the President from Fra Angelo De Majana Grand Master 0f the Order of Malta There is enclosed a telegram to the President 7 from Fra Angelo De Majana, Grana Master of the Order of Malta expressing condolence on the death Of Senator Robert F Kennedy. The Department G reconmends that Ambassador Ackley reply to the tele- gram on behalf of the President_ An airgram to our Embassy in Rome requesting the Ambassador to do SO , is enclosed _ Benj htbkus I Executive Seoretary S/s Enclosures: A True Copy 1 1, Telegram_ to the President from Fra Angelo De Majana Grand Master of the Order of Malta, 4 June 7 , 1968 _ 2 Translation 3 _ Airgram_ Clearance: EUR Lt J svli 4s7IX 0Y EUR/AIS:RWTafror:ld 6/19/68 X 2968 T 4537 'inkony} < EUR_ EuR/Ais 5 ================================================== Page 15 ================================================== DEPARTMENT' OF STATE Wa shinzton, 0.C. 20520 s/s-9020 CopiesTc: 7 Ecr June 19, 1968 Eur/ais RF MEMORANDUM FOR MR _ WALI' W _ ROSTOW TiE RIHITZ HOUSZ Subject: Telegram to the President from Fra Angelo De Majana Grand Master of the Oraer 0f Malta 'There is enclosed a telegram to the President from Fra Angelo De Majana, Grand Master 0f the Order of Malta_ 1 expressing condolence on the death of Senator Robert F . Kennedy The Department recoimends that Ambassadoc Ackley reply to the tele- gram on behalf of the President _ An airgram to our Embassy in Rome requesting the Ambassador to do is enclosed. 'Benj hbuizvl ami- ea Executive Secretary s/s Enclosures: A True Copy l, Telegram_ to the President frorl Fra" Angelo De Majana_ 1 Grand Master of the Order of Malta, June 7 1968 _ 2 _ Translation 3_ Airgram _ Clearance: EUR sXu-esrrk FUR/AIS:R772 ior:ld 6/19/68 X 2968 4537 SO , ================================================== Page 16 ================================================== 2) 9020 1833 JJ 8 0 9 21 WA 124 INTL RJMA 56 JUN 7 1300 THz PRESIJEVT THZ WKITE HOUSE ATROCE LUTTO CHE ANcORA UNA VOL TA COLP ISCz FA, I GL IA KZNNzDY CJ;AJJVE PRJFOVJAKENTE CAVALIERI MALTA TiTII IN NOKE DEI QUAL I ESPRIno VJSTRA ECCELLENZA COF RATERNI SENSI 1 9 PARTEC I?AZIONVE COSI aRANDE DJLORE LUTTO NOBILE NAZIONE 3 A#ERICA:'A ASSICURAND? PRESHIERE ZUFFRASI ANIMA ELETTA 1 SC0M?A35J 4207 FRA A:SELJ' DE MJJANA GRAN MAESTRO ORDINE MALTA . 6 1 6 1 8 8 3 // ================================================== Page 17 ================================================== LS NO . 2566- B WA124 INTL ROM 56 JUNE 7 1300 THE PRES IDENT THE WHITE HOUSE THE APPALLING TRAGEDY THAT HAS ONCE AGAIN BEFALLEN THE KENNEDY FAMILY DEEPLY MOVES ALL THE KNIGHITS OF MALTA IN WHOSE NAME I EXPRESS TO YOUR EXCELLENCY FRATERNAL SENTINENTS OF SYMPATHY FOR THE GREAT SORROW OF THE NOBLE AMERICAN NATION TOGETHER WITH THE ASSURANCE THAT WE SHALL PRAY FOR THE SOUL OF THE DECEASED_ FRA ANGELO DE MOJANA GRAND MASTER OF THE ORDER OF MALTA 9020 ================================================== Page 18 ================================================== RIGIN/ ACTION DEP ARTMEVT OF STATE RmR REP A F A #R@ 1R 2h MB FOR RX USE ONLY RA EuR F E UNCLASSIFIED No HANDCING INDIC A toR NEA Cu INR To Amembassy , ROME 10 F Bo AID XGR Com FRb DATE: FROM DEPARTMENT OF STATE IRT LA8 TAR SUBJECT Telegram to the President from Fra Angelo De Mojana 1 Grand Master 0f the Order of Malta TR XND AIR REF ARMY CiA NAVy OSD Usi 4 NSA Enclosed is a telegram to the President , with a trans- lation, from Fra Angelo De Mojana Grand Master of the Order 0f Malta The telegram expresses the Grand Master' s condolence on the death of Senator Robert F Kennedy. Unless some objection is perceived , it is requested that the Ambassador make an appropriate, acknowledgnent to the Grand Master_ The Ambassador' s letter should begin "President Johnson has asked me to reply to telegram of June 8 Enclosures : Copy of telegram to the President froin Fra Angelo De Mojana Grand Master of the Order of Malta 1 dated June 8 , 1968 2 _ Translation UNCLASSIFIED FOR DEPT USE ONLX FORM In Out 62 DS -323 DutezBy Togten:3 03j Cassiiaos Apz:ove3e= EURIAIS RWTayler_rald 6/18L68 EUR/AIS Mells Stabler Clca:jcces: EUR S/s White House your ================================================== Page 19 ================================================== Op Po L 6-7S Youru-cy Department of State TELEGRAM OP 1( Eiaf1, LIMITED Off ICIAL USE 193 PAGE 0 | ROME 06689 1916192 40 ACTION EUR 20 INFO SS 20,NSC I/RSC 6 | RSR 01//052 W 1 R 1916052 Jun 68 FM AMEMBASSY ROME To SECSTATE WASHDC 7333 LIMITED OFF ICIAL USE ROME 6689 Qov REF , STA TE 185435 MESSAGE DEL IVERED VATICA N SECRETARIAT NOON JUNE 19, DECON RECE IPT. ACKLEY 6 LIMITED OFF ICIAL USE Q#PARTMEN? 1 1 J STATES 6/v/6 6 ^ 6_. Tt 7 6-3 %S, 'h2 ================================================== Page 20 ================================================== QANSACTiON DEP AR TMENT OF STATE 6-1 Us]kennEDY, PoL R REP A F AIRG RAM Roneet F, FOR Rm USE ONLY 22 344g4-ATI_ 62578 R A EUR FE A-l64 WNCLASSTFTED HANDLING INDICA ToR No NEA CU INR To Department of State E Fbo AID Jwi: !i :5 FT; ; Slcre AGA com FRB Amembassy LIBREVILLE DA TE: June 19, FROM iNT LA B TAR SUBJECT Senator Robert Kennedy TR Xmb AIR REF ARmy CIA NAvY 20 Enclosed for appropriate disposition is the Condolence Book which the OSD Usi A NSA Enbas opened during the period June 7 1968, on the occasion of 10 3 oy Robeet Kennedy's assas5ination and in response to the widespread Seaaevic evident desire locally for sucn a means to express individual_ and s orrow _ The book has been signed by a wide spectrum of official and private persons in Libreville. We have also enclosed copies of the issue of the Gabonese official news bulletin, Gabon Ihtin, which contains reports on the Senatorts assassina- of condolence _ It is worth nothing that tile Senator tion and messages this is the first time this year that Gabon Matin appears on the cover; In addition, there are enclosed has carried a photogrsph on the cover- of the widely distributed USIS infornation bulletin containing similar materiale BANE : 1 In Knclosures: 1. Condolence Book 2 _ Gabonn Matin, June 7, 1968 (4) 3 USIS Infornation Bulletin, June 8, 1968 (4) FOR DEPT USE ONLY WCLAESITTZD [XI In (ut FORM 82 DS-323 Contents and CTassinication Approved by Drafted Iy: David_H_Bane, Ambassador_ DCH: QNelwon:man 6-18-68 Clearances: 1968 1, grief copie3 4. | #T 7 EUt ================================================== Page 21 ================================================== ORIGIN /ActION DEP AR TMENT OF STATE HRH-10 Foh 6-2 ushh, Rry R REP A F AIRG RAM Aset F , FOR RM USE ONLY ARA EUR FE A-351 UNCLASSIFIED NEA CU INR No_ AANDLING INPI To Department of State FV' 6 10 FBO AID Ja eXa 39 6 %i ERiAN ^rFr sfc Pk m ~U ) 1 1968, AGR com FRB FROM Amembassy MANAGUA DATE: June 19, INT LA B TAR SUBJECT Condolences on Death of Senator Robert F Kennedy TR XMB AIR REF ARMY CIA NA VY 3 20 There follows an unofficial translation of Note No _ 056 , dated OsD UsI A NSA June 6 , 196 8 addressed to the Ambassador by the Minister of 34 10 3 Foreign Relations of Nicaragua , Dr _ Lorenzo Guerrero, express- Ks regret on the death of Senator Robert F Kennedy: I have the honor to address Your Excellency to convey to you the sentiments of profound pain of the 1 Nicaraguan People , of the Government of the Republic, 2 and my own personal sentiments , on the tragic death of Senator Robert F . Kennedy renowned public servant of 2 the United States of Amerie ca and member of a distinguished 4 1 fanilyhis lamentable occurrence brings mourning not to the noble North American People 9 already put to hard test in 1963 with the untimely death of illustrious President John F Kennedy and recently with the loss of the great leader Matin Luther King, but constitutes cause for deep consternation for the free peoples of the world who appreciate in just measure the virtues of nobleness valor and moral integrity, all of which characterized the now deceased Senator Kennedy. In this hour of sadness , will Your Excellency please transmit to the honorable Kennedy family the sentiments of condolence which engulf the Nicaraguan people in this sad hour; and I urge Your Excellency to accept the assurances of my highest and mos t distinguished consideration_ UNCLASSIFIED FQR DEPT USE ONLY FORM DS-323 In Out 62 Dralted by: Contents Tassmication Approved eb Acting DCM/ LMWhite 5MY Clearances: POLTDWBurgoon in draft) I9r 24-8 DEcxrfh At VnTER: ~Yy t) ing aly and ================================================== Page 22 ================================================== UNCLASSIFIED Page 2 Managua A- 351 This note has been acknowledged by the Embassy and is referred to the Department for possible copliance with the request contained in the last paragraph . UNCLASSIFIED ================================================== Page 23 ================================================== Ra L 6x7_ penv-& 21_ 178 5 4 3 5 OUTGOINg TELEGRAM Department pf State Ria INDICATE: Ocollect 9 CHARGE To LIMTTED OEEZCIAL USE 8 Clbskification Origin 8 ACTION: Amembassy ROME 8 Jun 68 21 16z Infot STATE 1 Please pass following from President to Pope Paul : QUOTE: Your Holiness : I was deeply touched by your compassionate message of 1 condolence upon the death of Senator Robert F Kennedy - We draw strength from your prayers for our fellow citizens and for the Nation at this sad moment. I am pleased that Archbishop Terrence Cooke has agreed to serve on the Presidential Commission appointed to seek out P 3 the causes of violence in our country. believed Senator Kennedy Sxxxvad/that Americans could, if would, end the blight of poverty and bigotry. In this he was at one with the political leadership bf the United States has enjoyed for the past thirty-five years_ I must report that there has been no substantial progress toward a peacaful and just solution of the war in Vietnam during Drattod by: Revised text Trm White Mouge Telegraphic transmission and EUR AISAWStabler:RWTaylor classification approvod by: SIs Mr Brown Cloarancos: LIMITED OFFICIAL USE FORM Classification 8-65 DS-322 1 they ================================================== Page 24 ================================================== 2 of telegram to_ ROFE LIMTEEDSOREZTHL USE the Paris talks . Meanwhile, the Communists have mounted a savage , indiscriminate attack on Saigon-~on the government Of South Vietnam and on ordinary citizens alike. There is much speculation that these rocket and mortar attacks are designed not to shake the government but to give the impression that the Communists hold the military initiative--and therefore to secure an advantage in Paris. It is a tragedy-~one of many in gkE this war--that the people of South Vietnam must suffer as they do because of the aggressive intentions of the Communists . I cannot predict when the North Vietnamese representatives will be more farkha forthcoming in Paris; nor can I estimate how long the Comunists offensive will continue in South Vietnam. I fear that neither will occur as BE soon as al1 mankind desires _ Nevertheless; the United States and those wk with whom we are allied will continue to seek an honorable peace at the negotiating table , V as we shall remain firm in resisting terror and aggression in South Vietnam. I devoutly hope that my next letter to you will more hopeful tidings _ Unless it is myself_ 9 I know Of no one on earth who So longs for news 0f progresd LIMITED OFFICIAL USE ForM 0-63 DS-322A Classification CONTINUATION SHEET Page_ only bring ================================================== Page 25 ================================================== 3 of telegram to_ ROM LIMITED OFFICIAL USE Classification toward peace in Vietnam as Your Holiness , I shall tell you that I have greatly enjoyed my chats with the Apostolic Delegate in WXXiYKaX Washington_ Sincerely, Lyndon B. Johnson UNQUOTE 2 . Signed original being pouched. 3 . White House considera this message a private commurcation END RUSK LIMITED OFFICIAL USE ForM 0-63 DS-322A Classification CONTINUATION shEET Page ================================================== Page 26 ================================================== THE WHITE HOUSE WA SHINGTON June 15, 1968 Your Holiness : I was deeply touched by your compassionate message of condolence upon the death of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. We draw strength from your prayers for our fellow citizens and for the Nation at this sad moment. I am pleased that Archbi Terrence Cooke has agreed to serve on the Presidential Commis sion appointed to seek out the causes of violence in our country. Senator Kennedy believed that Americans could, if would, end the blight of poverty and bigotry. In this he was at one with the tical leadership the United States has enjoyed for the past thirty-five years. I must report that there has been no substantial progress toward a peaceful and just solution of the war in Vietnam during the Paris talks. Meanwhile , the Communists have mounted a savage, indiscriminate attack on Saigon on the government of South Vietnam and on ordinary citizens alike. There is much speculation that these rocket and mortar attacks are designed not to shake the government, but to give the impression that the Communists hold the military initiative and therefore to secure an advantage in Paris_ It is a tragedy one of many in this war that the people of South Vietnam must suffer as do because of the aggressive intentions of the Communists . I cannot predict when the North Vietnamese representatives will be more forthcoming in Paris; nor can [ estimate how long the Communists offensive will continue in South Viet- nam, I fear that neither will occur as soon as all mankind desires. shop they poli only they ================================================== Page 27 ================================================== -2 - Nevertheles 8 , the United States and those with whom we are allied will continue to seek an honorable peace at the negotiating table, as we shall remain firm in resisting terror and aggression in South Vietnam. I devoutly hope that my next letter to you will more hopeful Unless it i8 myself, I know of no one on earth who S0 longs for news of progress toward peace in Vietnam as Your Holiness. I should tell you that I have greatly enjoyed chats with the Apostolic Delegate in Washington. Sincerely, His Holiness Pope Paul VI Vatican bring tidings. my IkLA City ================================================== Page 28 ================================================== VP' s off (Mr. Rielly) approved (Donna Cunningham to jmj, 6/20/68) SS Pending DEPARTMENT OF STATE Wa shington, 0.C. 20520 8921 June 18, 1968 COPITS_TO: 8/8:& A Nalux E MEMORANDUM FOR MR- JOHN E RIELLY OFFICE OF THE VICE PRES IDENT 8/CR Subject: Condolence Message from Mexican Congress for the Death of Senator Robert F Kennedy Deputy Luis M. Farias in behalf of the Mexican Congress sent the enclosed telegram to the President < requesting that condolences for the death of Senator Robert F Kennedy be conveyed to the United States Senate . We suggest that the Vice President may wish to acknowledge this telegram and we enclose a proposed X message _ lduncn LLiet 4 Benjamin H. Readn Ekecutive Secretary Enclosures : 1 1_ Telegban Eranslatco June 8 , 1 2 Proposed acknowledgment _ ARA /MEX:WDBoleg mrg 84134.688 pX Clearances : x-'8855 ARA/MEX e Mr ARA Miss Eltz Ick H. E Mr _ J. Briggs P B Mr _ Coates _€ s/s Mr _ Parker S/CPR -Alr 5,+& 8 1 4 ; Xs 8 Npyer; ~!-ffc ~et ================================================== Page 29 ================================================== Fv! W!ve SE~RFTARiAT 64 Mi w :JF STATE (jUT 4S68 Ic 8 4 25 45 JK ================================================== Page 30 ================================================== 1383 JJM 8 A 9 20 WA567 PD MEX ICO DF MEX 8 1142 TXE PRESIDENT THE WKITE HOUSZ LA COMISION PERAAVENTE DEL H CONaRESO DE LOS ESTAdJS UNIDOS MEXICA OS EX?RESA SUS MAs SINCERAS CONDOLENC IAS AL sEpo Dz Los ESTADOS UNIDJS DE NORTEAMERICA POR EL TRAGICO FALLECIMIENTO DEL SNIOR SENADOR POR NUEVA YORK R03ERT F XENNEoY EL PRESIDENTZ DIP LIC LUIS M FARIAS. el~ta_ ================================================== Page 31 ================================================== Mexlco June 8, 1968 The President The White House Washington The Permanent Comnittee of the Congrcss of the Uniced Mczican Stateg expresses to the Senate of the Unlted States of Amerlca its sInccrest condclenceg for the tragic death of the Semlor Senstor from New York, Robert F. Kennedy . Deputy Luis M. Farias Chalrman ================================================== Page 32 ================================================== DEPARTMENT OF STATE Suggested_Reply Dear Chairman Farias : The tragic and untimely death of Senator Robert F Kennedy has come as a great shock to al1 Americans On behalf of President Johnson and of the American people and in my capacity as President of the United States Senate, I express my deepesc appreciation for your message of sympathy _ The knowledge that our neighboring legislators share our grief is a source of great comfort and consolation Sincerely , ================================================== Page 33 ================================================== TELECOMMUNICATIONS OPERATIONS DIVISION WORK COPY LIMITD OFTICLAL USE Amercbassy MEXICO STATE SUBJECT: Message on Beath of Senator Robert 2_ Kennedy 1 Please pass following message fron Vice President to Chairuan Farias Pernancnt Comittee Congress: QUOTE The tregic and untimely death 0f Senator Robert F_ Keanedy has come a8 8 grcat shock to all Americans On belialf of Pregident Jolson and of the American people and in my capacity as President of the United States Senate, I express my deepest appreciation for your message Of sympathy . The knouledge that our neighboring legislators share our grief is a source 0f great confort end consolation _ Hubert Hurwhrey UMQUOTE 2 Vice President 8 Ozfice does not plan release message, but has no objection to release by Perianent Coraittee. ARA/MEX: [Boles:urg 6/13/68 8855 ARA/MEX L Mr . Myers ARA 1 Miss Eltz H - Mr . J. Brigg8 P G Mr Goates s/s E ir . Parker s/CPR ~6, >Mr. sancho-Bonet LIMTED OFFICIAL USE Corrections made on original green MUST be made on Ihis ad other Form 0-65 DS-322 work copies before delivery t Telecommunications Operations Division flimsy ================================================== Page 34 ================================================== TELECOMMUNICATIONS OPERATIONS DIVISION WORK COPY 2 Amenbassy BEXICO LIMITED OFFICIAL USE 3 _ Following, FYI , 19 English texc of Deputy Farias 8 message addressed to President Johnson: QUOTE The Perwanent Comnittee of the Congress of the United Mexican States expresses to the Senate of the United States of Pnerica its sincerest condolences for the tragic death of the Senior(sic) Senator from Newv York, Bobert F. Kennedy . END Corrections made LIMITED on original Jgeciesy green bg3Ede on this and other Form DS-322A Hlimav cadiars_helare deliwerv 1o Ielecommunications OnerationsDivicicn Iorl ================================================== Page 35 ================================================== PoL 6-2 us]keNNe DY , Robe et F 2 ( 1 8 5 5 2 8 OUTGOING TELEGRAM Department of State 3 INDICATE: COLLECT g CHARGE To LIMITED OFFICIAL USE 8 Classification Origin ACTION: Amembassy AMMAN { 0 Jun 88 22 05z Info: STATE REF AMAN 5219 deep Please convey to Foreign Minister Rifa 1 the /appreciation 0f the USG for his condolences on the death of Senator 3 Kennedy and advise him his expression of sympathy conveyed to Kennedy family _ END RUSKI 2 Dralted by: Tol. Ext_ Telegraphic transmission and NEA_ ARN BHBaas ; 6/18/68 3236 classilication approved by: NEA ARN Robert Bs Houghton Cloarancos: S /s-S Mr Parke H Miss Folger subs) LIMITED OFFICIAL_USE FORM Classification 8-65 DS-322 1 dmg ================================================== Page 36 ================================================== origin; Actiom DEP AR TMENT OF STATE knns RMA KEP 2 AF 19 ATRGRAM Qe 6-2 WJJRsext FOR Rm USE SNLy EUR FE A393- JNCLASSTEIEED NEA Cu InR HaNDLinG INDICAToR To Department of' State RECEIVEd (0 F1tOE FBo Aid Jun Zi 8 3;; kK{SCU 7Pe Ai . L ' H Agr com FRb FROM Amembassy TRTPOLI DATE: 18 June 1968 inT LAB TaR SUBJECT Kennedy Assassination Condolence Letter Tr mB Atr REF Ammy cia NAvY Attached (Enclosure #1) is a letter received from Mr Chedley Horchani of OD uji Nsa the Tunislan Embassy in Tripoli_ The Department is requested to forward the letter to Senator Edward Kennedy _ Enclosure #2 is a copy of a letter sent over the Ambassador s signature ackowledging Mr . Horchani 8 letter NEWSOM "26 2 ~ 1 3 4. UNCLASSIFTED FQR DEPL_USE ONLX Form 62 DSCp23 TTa Our "DrahdEy: Odrentc OTCLT71T77i6d 7ppTo7To7571 PROL ESherchid 6_15_68 DCV;JIBlake Clearaacev: ECON JCunninghan Jt< ================================================== Page 37 ================================================== originiAction DEP ARTMENT OF STATE H > 2 82 6 - 2 /izs2 Rw R REP Af AIRGRAM FOR Rm USE ONLY ARA Eur FE A-738 UNCLASSIFTED NEA cu INR No_ HANDLiNG indicaToR 2ecfived To Department of State P 10 2 INFO GOTEBORG Jyx Li 1 2 A {ESZ Fbo Aid Sc 2 {J"ch Agr com FRB FROM Amembassy STOCKHOLM DATE: June 18, 1968 azy inT LAB TAR SUBJECT Public and Press Reaction to the Assassination of Senatol Kennedy TR XmB Air REF Stockholm 1808 Army Cia NAvY 20 OsD usi A NSA Swedish public and press reacted to the assassination of Senator Kennedy with shock and dismay The press ) particularly the Left wing newspapers , emphasized the amount of' violence in American society = ) and connected the IV <l Senator S death with that of his brother Dr King and Malcolm XS Aftonbladet, the largest Social Democratic newspaper was particularly vicious in attacking the United States In rebuttal Allan HERNELIUS chief editor of Conservative Svenska_Dagbladet, criticized the Aftonbladet editor I1 in his eagerness to undermine confidence and syrpathy for the world s greatest democracy_ He does not even shy from distorting and misinterpreting the circunstances surrounding Robert Kennedy' s death" After it became known that the accused assassin Was a Jordanian immigrant , criticism against the United States abated somewhat _ There are still, however , hints in the Swedish press of a possible conspiracy surrounding the assassination. 8 The Swedish Government reacted much more responsibly . The first state- nent Prime Minister ERLANDER did contain a condemnation of violence in 1 American society- Later after Senator Kennedy died , however , his state- 4 ment to the Swedish public over television was sympathetic and expressed a sense of loss _ The Chief of Protocol > Olof LANDENIUS called upon the Charge d'Affaires June 6 and offered the condolences of the Swedish Government . He said that both the King and Prime Minister Erlander had sent messages to the President _ } anc that Ambassador DE BESCHE in Washington had been instructed to send condolences to the Kennedy family_ The Speaker of the Riksdag also sent a condolence message to Vice President Humphrey. UNCLASSIFTED FQR DEPT_USE ONLY FORM 02 DS - 323 Jo Out "Drarred Ey: Coatcat Nad chonificarion Approved by; POL WBoor Jr ssn DCM TCCameron Jr_ Ciearances: ADMIN:JVHedbere POL : JKHolloway 3k8/4 s/sg 3 Y by ================================================== Page 38 ================================================== H-ASSiS(ANi SECRETARY FOR CONGRESSIONAL RELATiONS 1968 JUN 21 PM 3 51 ================================================== Page 39 ================================================== UNCLASSIFIED 2 of A- 738 from Stockholm Foreign Ministry officials, most of the Ambassadors and several hundred Swedish citizens came to the Embassy June 7 and June 8 to a condolence book in memory of' Senator Kennedy. chiefs of mission and Swedish citizens have sent messages of sympathy (and flowers ) to the Embassy . The American community organized an interdenominational service Sunday , June 9 The Acting Foreign Minister_ ) Sven-Eric NTLSSON the Secretary General of the Foreign Ministry , as well as the Chief of Protocol and Director of Political Affairs, attended the memorial service_ 2 as did the Ambassador and most of the staff of the Embassy. A requiem mass was held in the Swedish Catholic cathedral June 10 _ Both services were well attended_ ACTION_REQUESTED The Embassy requests instruction on disposition of the condolence book- HEATH 2e` UNCLASSIFTED Page sign Many { 2J 74676 ================================================== Page 40 ================================================== Origin/ACTiON DEP ARTMENT OF STATE H REP A F AIRG RAM J2/ 6 22 :skewJedy RorERt FOR Rm USE ONLY EUR FE A-433 UNCIASS IFIED NE4 Cu INR No HANDLING (i c^ TOFI To Department of State (0 Fbo Aid ~Fke AGR Com FRB FROM Amembassy BUDAPEST DATE: June 18,,1968 INT L A0 TA R SUBJECT Condolences on the Death of Senator Robert F Kennedy TR XmB AIR REF ARMy Cia NAvy 20 090 USIA NSA Enclosed for the Department S Information and for presentatlon to Mrs _ 10 Ethel Kennedy 1s a letter from the Ambassador expressing the Embassy 5 comlseration and transmitting the book of cordolence whlch the Embassy opened for slgnature June 7-8 &nd which was signed by some 150 Individuals, as well as a folder containing letters and telegrams recelved by the Embassy wIth indivldual messages of sympathy _ Hungarian offIcials who came to the Embassy to sign the book Included the Deputy Minister for Forelgn Affalrs, Bela SZILAGYI; hls deputy &nd chlef of the MFA Fifth Department , Ambassador Vencel HAZI; MFA American Desk Officer Janos VARGA; Deputy Minister of' Foreign Trade Bela SZAIAI; officials of the Forelin Trade Ministry Peter VERESS _ Denes VICZENIK, and Imre LENGYEL; representative of the Presidiun of the National Assembly Istvan DARVASI; Acting Chalrman of the Institute of Cultural Relations Endre RCSTA; ICR Department Head Janos HORVATH , and ICR American Desk Officer Gabor VIGH _ Forelgn chiefs of diplomatic missions who likewise came to the book included the Ambassadors of Turkey , France , Greece, Great Britaln, Argentina, Belgium, Sweden, Switzerland, the USSR, Indo- 1 nesia, Czechoslovakla, Uruguay, Yugoslevia, Italy, Austria, Poland, and Romanla, and the Charges d Affaires of Denmark, Chile, and Norway. The Chlef of the Federal German Trade Mission also signed. HTLLENBRAND J4b) Enclosures As stated UNCIASS IFIED FORDEPT USE QNL Y Form DS-323 In [~7out Drafted by: Contents and CTassification Approve POLEC JPapendorp:vm 6-14-68 DCM:RWTims Clearances: AM:MJHllenbrand h s1gn (ox ) ================================================== Page 41 ================================================== origin/AcTiON DEP ARTMENT OF STATE EJG Pz 6 - 2, Zs | RmR REP AF AIRGRaM Rekxk } , FOR RM USE ONLY EuR FE A-l52 UNCLA SSIFIED NEA CU INR No HAnDLiNG INDIcAToR RECEIVED To Department of State :t; 10 Fbo D Juhl Zz I2 14 PHKS; Ch AGR Com FRB FROM Anconsul MUNICH DATE: JUN 18, 1968 inT LAB TAR SUBJECT Memorial Ceremony for Senator Robert F_ Kennedy at Munich TR Xmb AiR America House REF Munich 928 Eur Army Cia NAvY 20 Joint State/USIS Message O3d UsiA NSA 1d 2 More than LOO German and American residents of Munich attended the simple and reverent memorial ceremony for Senator Robert F Kennedy which was held at the Munich America House on June 12 _ Heading the list of prominent Bavarian State Government _ Bavarian Landtag, Munich City Government and Consular Corps representatives who attended was Bavarian Deputy Minister President Hundhammer _ In brief remarks of tribute, Consul General Creel and Bavarian Landtag Deputy Roland Friedrich Messner (CSU) both in moving terms about Senator Kennedy--the man, his aspirations for the underprivileged in his Own country and elsewhere = ) and the lesson which a stunned world must draw : from his tragic and untimely death_ Consul General Creel recalled President Johnson S admonition of June 6 that Iwe cannot , we must not tolerate the sway of violent men among us Herr Messner firmly rejected the thesis-~which had also found a certain echo in German press commentar ies on the assassination of Senator Kennedy--that Senator Kennedy had fallen victim to a sickness which was endemic in the United States _ Herr Messner recalled in this connection the recent attempt on the life of German radical student leader Rudi Dutschke and the Faster weekend violence in Munich following that incident which had resulted in the deaths of two innocent bystanders A prayer was offered by Praelat Dr _ Hoech, who represented Cardinal Doepfner_ Two distinguished American artists--soprano Claire Watson and baritone Thomas Carey--sang, the former "I Knew that My Redeemer Liveth" from Handel S Messiah and the latter the Negro spiritual "Balm in Gilead _ #1 A string quartet composed of members of the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra opened the hour-long FOR DEPT USE ONLY Form JNCLASSTFIED 02 DS - 323 Io Our "razred Content Td CLTTTTC7ou 7pproved by; Astalderamjb_ CG RCCreel CTearances: Concurrence:USIS:NOChipchin ZNEZCAyhe eles 9o Jepey _Tecsart Kenneky1 KRA spoke 1 1 7p2122 ================================================== Page 42 ================================================== QF EUROF X7FAIS_ COMMUN,C 3TER 2Q .H 20 9} 00 EfsnR MERT OF STATE ================================================== Page 43 ================================================== Munich 4A-152 UNCLASSIFIED 2 service with a Beethoven quartet adagio movement and closed it with the playing of the German and American national anthems Upon departing, many of the people who had come stopped in the America House lobby to sign the condolence book _ The condolence book had been brought over for this occasion from the Consulate General where more than 3000 persons- including Munich's Lord Mayor Vogel and other prominent local leaders-~had signed it and, in numerous instances , inscribed personal messages of sympathy _ The ceremony was reported on by the Bavarian Radio and the three principal Munich newspapers . CREEL UNCLASSIFIED ================================================== Page 44 ================================================== origin/AcTion DEP ARTMENT OF STATE 11 - 2 Vol 2us]rerned4, mm/ Knv 4 T tY AIRGRAM Robe4t F, For Rm USE ONLY 4 A EuR FE A331 LIMTED CFFICIAL IISE NEA cu INR no aNDLinG inDicATOA 55 To Departllent of State 10 2 INFO RAWALPINDI, LAHORE, KARACEI, FESHAWAR Fbo Aid 3/p AGR com FRb FROM AmConGen DACCA DATE: June 18, 1968 INT LA0 TA R SUBJECT EAST PAKISTAN: Condolences for thle faily of Senator Hobert F. Kerledy and Reaction to tne Assassination TR Xmb AiR REF Dacca S A-323 ARmy CIA NAVy 2 0 In Dacca, me ssages of condolence for the faily of th late Senator Kennedy Osd UsiA NSA have generally been ir the forrt of telephonic or personal conversations with Iv 3 ConGcn officersa These have been too nuerous to reaorda Most people have Ws expressed shock and dismay at the event and exhibit a genuine concern for b the Kennedy family the victims of so many tragedies. Several letters fron private Pakistanis have been received, Unless otherwise instructed, the ConGen will not forward these, one of which was quite derogatory to President Johnson and tle Arricar people= Enclosed are twvo letters recoived from the Nepalese Consulate General an the Indoresian Consulate requesting that their condolences be extended to the family- On June 7, the Provincial Assembly of East Pakistan observed two minutes of silence 85 a token of respect for the late Senator. The Speaker of the Assenbly , Abdul Hanid CHCUDHURY made a short speech of' condolence at that time. 'The ConGen has been inforned that the Provincial Assembly has passed a resolution of condolence for the family. We have seen IlO such re solution, 5 although in separate conversations with the Consul-Inl-Charge and th0 draft- officer , the Speaker' 8 vate secretary promiced to forward 3_ printed copy of the regolution forthwith. It i8 possible that, due to the nationa- lity of the alleged assassin and the speculation about the Senator's pro- ; Israel remarks a5 a motive, the Assembly could not agree upon an accepteble message . The text of the Speaker 5 remarks is therefore enclosed, as we suspect that the "resolution" will be essentiz the saule - This text was received with the notation that a "printed copy of the sane will be sent to be conmunicated to Mrs, Kennedy _ 11 This will be forwarded as soon as it is received. Enclosurcs: 1 Text of Bengali-language newspaper editorialsa Letters of coridolence fro Mepalese and Indonesian Consulate; Generals._ 3 Condolencc Speech by Frovincial iBak8us (Encls. 2 & 3tgo azirtesuRly) FoRM LMTEDQF VSC D-bh Io Qut 62 Drafied y ontentz77Tnd CTa.caton Zpprovcd by: POLaEnStu faalk:6/18/68 POL:FBCorry in drafk Ciearances: pri 1445 ally L ================================================== Page 45 ================================================== LIMITW UFFICIAL USz' 4-331 DACCA 2 Editorial cqment in three papers has been reported in referenced qirgre The reactions In the other Last Pakistani papers has been gimilar with verying degrees of attack on tlie Fresident, the Pentagon, and the CIL Overall, the conspiracy syridrome 18 re-asserting itself here Most editoriels have mentioned et least the possibility of & conspiracy and a Jenete "'commontator" has "logically" analyzed the raeh of recent asses8inations, reachirg the {unavoidable" conclugion that a conspiracy exist8, masterminded )y the "multi-nillionaire group" Azad decril tle atterapt to "pin the murder 0J7 a foreigner" _ the Jordanian nationality of the alleged assas9in presunably accounting for this reactiorla Paigam saw a loss for the fortunes of world peace. Texts of the Bengali language editorials Of June 8 are enclosed as well a9 the translation of an article in the June 9 Janete, concluding the existence of a conspiracy. (Shlceeer < KILIGORE LIMTED OFFICIAL USE ================================================== Page 46 ================================================== UNCLASSII IED Enclosure No. 1 A-331 DACCA EDTTOliIAL FROM DATNIK PAKISTAN JUNE 8 1968 "ROBERT KENNEDY" "The assassin' 9 bullets have silenced a most promi= career, We have no words to console the elder Kennedys, but one tning is certain, that the young Senator S life has been cut short before it could reach its greatest political triwph . No doubt, Senator Kennedy takes his due place in the history of the United Statesa We pray for the salvation of his soul The killing of' the Kennedys, Malcom X and Martin Luther King represert 2 very sad aspect of the American lifes World reaction to the Kennedy murder has not at all been favorable to the United States, Even the most friendly court ries have expressed their concern over this trend in the US . The best reaction has, however , come from the US soldier. We join him preying, "God Save the US"_ XXKXx* EDITORIAL FROV PAIGAN JUNE 8,1968 "'SENATOR ROBERT KENNEDY" "Tne death of Senator Kennedy signals the death of the growing optimism for peace all over the world, His death is not only a loss of the US, it 1s a loss for the whole world. The murderers of Lincoln, th Kennedys and Martin Iuther will haunt the thinking of Americans for all tie to come. But the question is: Will it be possible to solve the murder? Did Sirhan actually kill Senator Kennedy? The responsibility of answering th ese very important questions rest8 with the American people. What the actual effect of the Kennedy murder will be is still premature to speculate. But one thing is certain: the (5 hes lost much of its international respect. Our heart goes out with the Kennedy faily. Indeed, the Americans deserve pity." Xx**r*rtaHFk***x*xx * # X EDITORIAL IRQV AZAD JUNE &_1968 IROBERT KENNED Y" "The agsassination of Robert Kennedy exposes one dark aspect of the Americen society Whether there is any link between the murders Qf John Kennedy, Martin Luther and Robert Kennedy one cannot say , but bhe latest murder definitely increases the responsibility of the US Goverrment to clear up the situations The way re= spongible people heve been discarding the possibility of the existence of a conspiracy makes one wonder whether it would be at all possible to find out the truth. "Attempt s are being made to pin the murder on the foreigner. 'This is a dangerous attempt . This will mislead the people and it is likely that this 18 an attempt on the of the Jews to fan up greater hatred against the Arabs among the American people. Tne murder of Robert Kennedy makes it a moral oblige- tion for the Johnson Administration to clear up the crime. The question before the American people today is whether they will exist 25 a decent society or plunge #1 into complete lawlessness. #xr #H X% UNCLASSIFIED sing King King quite again part ================================================== Page 47 ================================================== UNCLASSIFIED Enclosure No. 1 A-331 DACCA 2 EDITORIAL FROV_JANATA JUNE 8 1968 "MHDER QF ROBER KENNDD Y" "There is no doubt that there is a deep political conspiracy behind tke murder of Robert Kennedy The murders of the Kennedy brothers and Luther are not isolated eventsa It 19 no longer 8 secret affair that the singular or collective conspiracy of Johnson, the war-mongering military circle of the Pentagon, CIA and KKK has created 2 nlew horror in the polit ics of the United States. The secret hands behind these murders will come to light one dey," #X TEXT OF ARTICLE FRQM EDITORIAL FRCV JANATA JUNE 9 1968 'THERE IS A DEEP POLITICAL CONSPIRACY BEHIN TH MRDER OF' ROBER KENNEDY" "Senator Robert F. Kennedy, the most popular candidate in the jmpending Presi - dentiel election hes been killed by an assassin' s bullet within five years of the assassination of his brother, President John F. Kenriedy - Robert Kennedy has been killed at the age of only 42, when he was at the of' popularity due to his support for the establishmert of peace in Vietnam and equal rights of the Negroes in the US. President John F_ Kennedy had to give his life at the age of 48, for the following similar policies. there is no doubt tha: the murder of Senator Robert Kennedy is the result of a deep conspiracy- Today the same question 18 being asked by every conscious nian througi out the whole world including the US. Who are the conspirators in the murder of the Kennedy brothers and what 1s their notive? "It will be evident from a careful observetion of contemporary events in the US that these murders are propted by political purpose. And the secret hard s of or_ ganized and powerful conspirators are active behind them. The mystery of the murder of President Kennedy could not be revealed even today, as the conspiring group is very powerful and influential. And for the same reason, the myatery of the mnurder of Robert Kennedy will not be unveiled. "It i9 clearly proved from the rocent political event s of' the US th&t the monopoly multi-millionaire group is tle real guiding factor of the State force there, although the of a bourgeois dewocrecy prevails. This group has ceptured sixty percert of the wealth of their Own country. This is the inperialist group of the US and is conpelling the US State machinery to follow a war-mongering policy to maintain exploitation and supremacy over the whole world. They have e stablished firm control of' the White Ilouge besides exploi the war leaders of the Pentagon to continue imperialist exploitation. Anid have built up CIA to coriduct tk se affairs properly. CIA hes been carrying on espionage throughout tlle whole world including the US. And it has been cau the fall of governments of' different countrios and carrying on political murder wherever necessary - today it is 88 clear as light that there 18 a deep UNCLASSIFTED Page King peak So, real deep garb ting they sing So, ================================================== Page 48 ================================================== 1314S33z3 3 E0 10. 1 4-351 DACCA 3 of Q 3 political conspiracy ehind the murder of John Kennedy and that of Robert Kenrelly , the most popular candidate of' th presidential election within four and a half yeara and that a very poworful group is the leader of these murders. "It 15 also difficult to be completely free from doubt about the role 0f CIA ard Lyndlon Johnsona CIA is the onage organizati a creation of the monopoly multi-millionaire imperialist group. And Lyndon Johnson is the agent Of this group. it is not baseless to doubt that there are mary things Inside these event s and many powerful persons and organizations are involved there - For the time being, these matters will not come to light. But the people will be able to know the real identity of the murderers of the Kennedy brothers one day in the future. "The political significance of the se murders is very meaningful- There is an indication of a storm in the US. One imperialist fascist force sheltered by the monopoly nulti-millionaire group is rai its head thore under the of bourgeois democracy. O. other hand, a revolutionary force 18 also cqing up there, This force is the advocate of peace, freedoa and human rights. The etruggling Negro mass of the US is the Main force of this group. And the peace- loving faction of the white Americans is also part Of this group- As a re sult, a real democratic and peace-loving force is gaining ground ckly in American tics by the side of the imperialist fascist force- Senator Robert Kenriedy wes the most powerful white spokesan of the democratic and peace-loving force after Presidert John F. Kennedy. the interested circle conceriled has murdered Robert Kennedy like President Kennedy for obvious reasons." X* Page For , espi Orl, So, big bing garb qui- poli So, ================================================== Page 49 ================================================== 2 PoL 6-2 UsKeNNE [X ,pBert 1'8 5 | 6 / OUTGOING TELEGRAM Department of State 3 INDICATE: COLLECT 9 CHARGE To LTMITED OFFICIALK USE 8 Classificationl 8 Oriqin ACTION: Amembassy ABIDJAN Jun 80 11 2T2 Info: PLEASE PASS FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY TO FOREIGN MINISTER USHER : 1 QTE Thank you for the thoughtful message of condolence from the Government and people of Ivory Coast on the tragic death of Senator Robert F Kennedy . Your sympathy at this time of national sorrow is deeply appreciated . Sincerely , Dean Rusk UNQTE 2 Department does not plan raxz to release message , but has no objection to release Foreign Minister Usher _ END RUSK HICROFILHED BY RS /R Draftod by: Tel_ Exi_ Telegraphic transmission and AFCW :B Strand: iw 6/17/68 6062 classification approvod by: AFCW - Willjant Schaufele , Jr Cloarancos: S/S L Mr Parke: ket YaX AF - M' HC ki LIMITED OFFICIAL USE FORM Classification 8-65 DS-322 by ================================================== Page 50 ================================================== PoL 6-3 us]lennesy RoBertl 8 5 5 2 9 OUtGoinG TELEGRAM Department of State 3 INDICATE: OcOlLECT 9 CHARGE To LIMTED OFFICIAL USE 8 Classification 8 Origin ACTION: Amembassy BUJUMBURA 8 Juh &8 22 05z 1_ Following message has been sent RKAMX) XKXKKAHK Into: GKKKAKXXRHZELYY on behalf of the Secretary to Ambassador Nsanze XXKXXEZEXHZHHKXHEUUXKEX YKTYI RKKNXRKKKKK HKXXNXXXKKX 2 _ QTE Thank you for your thoughtful message of condolences on the tragic death of Senator Robert F Kennedy. Your sympathy at 1 this time of national sorrow i8 deeply appreciated. 3. QTE I shall, as you requested _ transmit your message to Mrs _ Acting Assistant Secretary Kennedy and members of the Senator' s family. Sincerely, EEXXRHEK. HNEXKX Quimby. UNQTE _ 4, Department does not to release foregoing but has no objection should GRB wish do S0 , 5 _ Following is English translation of Ambassador Nsanze S message to the Becretary: 6 _ QTE Profoundly affected by the dastardly assassination of Senator Kennedy , an eminent spokesman for world peace and a great patriot. In the name of the Government of the Republic of Burundi 9 I send to the Government of the United States and to the stricken sincere family a message of NEHEEXI condolence. This lo8s will be deeply felt throughout the world because of Senator Kennedy` S fervent devotion to the cause of mankind_ high consideration. Ambassador Terence Nsanze, UNQTE . End 0Y Tologrophic transmission AF Mr Qny Prai FAFCM: JKKadzen : mb 6/13/68 %2695 KERXEXEXXTZT Hadsel classification opproved by; Cloarances: AFCM Mr_ McKesson S/s Mr _ Park LIMTED OFFICIAL USE Form Classification 8-65 DS-322 plan Very 'RuskiZ= RS/R AcroFilwed and F

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