893.6208/10½: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Gauss) to the Secretary of State
Chungking, March 27,
1942—9 a.m.
[Received 10:02 a.m.]
280. Department’s 130, February 24, 9 p.m. Specialist for China. The Embassy
has received note from the Foreign Office enclosing a list of experts
desired which reads as follows: [Page 707]
- “1. For service with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry:
one corn and potato breeder (to breed good corn and potato
varieties for increasing yield and improving qualities, and to
select varieties resistant to diseases and insects). One
insecticide and fungicide expert (to give directions and
suggestions on manufacturing fungicide and insecticide on large
scale, and to study possibilities of using native materials for
manufacturing insecticide and fungicide). One veterinary expert
(to improve and research in the manufacturing methods of
veterinary serum and vaccine, to train personnel in veterinary
serum and vaccine manufacturing, and to improve and apply the
methods in epizootic prevention).
- 2. For service with the National Health Administration: Two
experts in pharmaceutical chemistry (to manufacture inorganic
salts and special drugs sulfanilamide, sulfathiazole,
sulfaguanidine, neoarsphenamine and vitamins).
- 3. For service with the Ministry of Education: One chemical
engineer (inspiring teacher); one mechanical engineer (inspiring
teacher).
- 4. Ministry of Economic Affairs: one chemical engineer (to
manufacture nitric compounds). One mechanical engineer (to do
planning of mechanical industries).
- 5. For service with the Ministry of Communications: One
mechanical engineer to give advice on long distance telephone
and radio equipment.”
The list represents the deliberated choice of the Chinese Government after
the Department’s program had been carefully explained by the Embassy to
various Ministries and interested Chinese officials.
The matter will be explained more fully by mail despatch.12
Reply to other portions of the Department’s reference telegram will be made
as the Embassy is able to obtain from the Chinese the information
desired.
