Foreign Relations of the United States, Diplomatic Papers, 1945, The Far East, China, Volume VII

102.1/10–1645: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Chargé in China (Robertson)

Washington, November 1, 1945—1 p.m.

1774. For Adler from the Secretary of the Treasury.

1. ANLC representative John K. Howard⁶⁶ leaving Washington immediately for Chungking to negotiate disposal of surplus property in China. He has been informed that Adler will be available in Chungking for discussions with him. (Re our 1680, October 16.)

2. If Adler is not in Chungking now, please inform him to return to Chungking by November 1.

3. What is the status of the proposal regarding yuan advances and surplus property outlined in our cable of October 16. This is a matter of top priority. [Morgenthau.]

Byrnes

66. Special Representative of the Foreign Liquidation Commissioner for the China Theater.