740.0011 Pacific War/3144½
Memorandum by the Assistant Secretary of State (Berle) to the Chief of the Division of Far Eastern Affairs (Hamilton)
Mr. Hamilton: The problem of Chinese representation in United Nations matters is extremely interesting; and serious thought is called for. The blunt fact is that Chinese-British relations are deteriorating to a point where they are in conflict in a number of very important details; and conflict is developing along certain very fundamental lines.
Of the suggestions put forward,46 the most promising at the moment seems to me to be the possibility of a United States-China Supply Council. That is badly needed.
I wonder if you could speak to me about this, at your convenience?