Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1943, General, Volume I

740.0011 Moscow/39v: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the American Delegation

Washington, October 19, 1943—2 p.m.

1025. Amdel 25. For the Secretary. On October 16 Dr. Soong,¹³ Minister for Foreign Affairs, asked Ambassador Gauss¹⁴ to inform the Secretary that China is in complete agreement with the American draft of the proposed joint four power declaration; that in case the Three Power Conference gives consideration to any modifications of the American draft China asks that we consult her; and that China hopes that we will inform her from time to time of negotiations at the Three Power Conference when this matter is discussed.¹⁵ Dr. Soong also told Ambassador Gauss that he had received the proposed British redraft of the declaration.

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13. T. V. Soong, Chinese Minister for Foreign Affairs.
14. Clarence E. Gauss, American Ambassador in China.
15. For correspondence relating to assistance by the United States in securing admission of China as a signatory of the Four-Power Declaration, see Foreign Relations, 1943, China, pp. 819 ff.