893.64A/8–1045: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in China (Hurley)
Washington, August 10,
1945—9 p.m.
1236. If China desires incur expenditure on plans after explanation Department’s position Deptel 1075 July 11, 7 P.M. Department would authorize Bureau of Reclamation to proceed Emtel 1305 August 8, 1 P.M., first paragraph. Bureau of Reclamation is pressing for definite answer. Early report on decision Chinese officials would be helpful to Department.
Byrnes