Mr. Tavenner. Before going to the Institute of Pacific Relations, did you have in mind that you desired to secure a position with the United Nations?
Mr. Stenhouse. No; I don’t think I did. In fact——
Mr. Tavenner. Was the suggestion then made to you by the Institute of Pacific Relations that you seek employment with the United Nations?
(At this point Representative Morgan M. Moulder left the hearing room.)
Mr. Stenhouse. I think it was suggested to me there that this commission was being formed—the commission was already in effect, but that there was this job to do on this subcommittee of trade relations and that I should contact a Dr. Lokanath. He was an Indian economist.
(At this point Representative Morgan M. Moulder returned to the hearing room.)
Mr. Stenhouse. I think that may have been the channel through which it came. I am not entirely certain. But I did contact him and got the appointment.
Mr. Tavenner. Did the person or persons with whom you conferred in the Institute of Pacific Relations know of your Communist Party membership?
Mr. Stenhouse. No.
Mr. Tavenner. Did you furnish any references to the Institute of Pacific Relations when you went there to confer on the subject of your employment?