Office of the Historian

896.51/12–2646: Telegram

The Ambassador in the Philippines (McNutt) to the Secretary of State

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Manila, December 26, 1946—5 p.m.
[Received December 26—4 a.m.]

1003. Roxas and I consider it important that explanatory statement be issued coincident with signature RFC loan. Roxas has approved text previously approved by President textually and by RFC officials in principle. Copy understood to be in custody Acting Chief PI. While statement was drafted with view release by RFC suggest it would be more effective if released by State simultaneously here by Embassy. Please instruct soonest.

McNutt