Foreign Relations of the United States, Diplomatic Papers, 1942, China

893.51/7517: Telegram

The Ambassador in China (Gauss) to the Secretary of State

Chungking, July 31, 1942—10 a.m.
[Received August 1—1:58 p.m.]

891. For Secretary of the Treasury from Currie.⁸¹ Hall-Patch, who would personally welcome Adler’s functioning on Stabilization Board, insists that your recommendation is not in accordance with article 2 of Sino-American Agreement of April 1, 1941, and that he cannot function on Board in this capacity. Hall-Patch also feels certain that your recommendation is at variance with Dr. Kung’s appointment of Adler as acting member on July 17 (mentioned in Adler’s TF–51 of July 20⁸² which would be acceptable to British if confirmed by you. As Chairman most reluctant to call Board meetings without American participation, Board’s business is being held up. In view of Adler’s good record Chungking, your confirmation of Dr. Kung’s action of July 17 appears advisable to get out of existing impasse. [Currie.]

Gauss

81. Lauchlin Currie, Administrative Assistant to President Roosevelt on a special mission to China.
82. Not printed.