811.24596/12–1846: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the Philippines (McNutt)
top secret
Washington, December 18, 1946—4
p.m.
867. War has temporarily suspended construction contracts Phils. Heavy expense involved such suspensions which cannot be maintained this status indefinitely. As decision on resumption all or part depends on request PhilGovt re continuation American forces War requests you be apprised urgency early decision this point.
If decision this point not promptly made will be necessary cancel contracts.
Byrnes