102.1/10–1044: Telegram

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

1316. For Friedman from Treasury.

1.
Treasury would appreciate (reference your 1383, August 10, 194416)
(a)
Details on any recent criticisms of the Central Bank’s gold selling policy in the press and at the last People’s Political Council meeting.
(b)
Details on the spread between forward and spot and who specifically benefitted from it.
2.
A speedy reply is desired. [Morgenthau.]
Hull
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