893.51/7441: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Gauss) to the Secretary of State
[Received 6:04 p.m.]
276. Doctor H. H. Kung, signing as Vice President19 and concurrently Minister of Finance, has asked the Embassy to transmit the following telegrams each dated March 24:
- Number 1. To the President:
“In conclusion of the five hundred million dollar loan agreement, I wish to express on behalf of the Chinese Government and people my deep appreciation of America’s readiness in answering our call for financial aid. The consummation of the loan is a glorious tribute to America’s sympathetic and generous understanding of China’s needs and a magnificent manifestation of the spirit of the Atlantic Charter. The speed with which the loan was adopted is the best answer to critics who consider democratic governments incapable of quick action. America’s contributions to China’s war chest, I am sure, will greatly invigorate China’s internal economy and strengthen her war efforts, thereby hastening the common victory of free peoples over aggression. The Chinese people will always remember your leadership in bringing about this timely support for our common cause.”
- Number 2. To the Secretary of the Treasury:
“On behalf of the Chinese Government and people, I wish to assure you of my deep appreciation for all you have done to make possible the consummation of the recent American loan to China. We remember the assistance you were so largely instrumental in giving us in the past when we were resisting aggression single-handed. Recent events have fully vindicated your foresight and [apparent omission]. I am sure America’s contributions to China’s war chest will greatly invigorate our internal economy and strengthen our war efforts, thereby hastening the inevitable defeat of our common enemy.”
- Of the Chinese Executive Yuan (Vice Premier).↩