811.20 Defense (M)/14301: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Chargé in China ( Atcheson )
Washington
, August 23,
1943—midnight.
1178. For Fowler from Rosenthal, OEW. The following information in regard to tungsten is requested by OEW.
- 1.
- Amounts of tungsten being smuggled into Japan from China.
- 2.
- In crossing borders what method is used.
- 3.
- Regarding quantities going to Japan, would preemptive purchasing reduce this, or if we competed with enemy in offering higher prices, would enemy continue to obtain needed quantities as a result of increased production.
- 4.
- What prices are Japanese and NRC paying for metal.
- 5.
- Are consumers’ goods or cash being used as payment.
- 6.
- Due to shipping points is there existence of any differentials.
- 7.
- Regarding Japanese stockpile position and current requirements, please cable any information Embassy may have.
The same information with respect to antimony is also requested. [Rosenthal.]
Berle