Marshall Mission Files, Lot 54–D270: Telegram
Colonel Marshall S. Carter to Colonel J. Hart Caughey 22
98799. Chinese here are becoming aware of the temporary suspension of the turnover of aircraft and equipment under the 8–⅓ Group Program and are pressing on a CAF–AAF level for official confirmation of the suspension. For your information, dissemination to operating agencies was based entirely on the decision to suspend turnover having been made by Acting Secretary of State.
Has General Marshall indicated to the Chinese there that the program has been suspended? If so, would appreciate knowing the substance of his remarks so that consistent statements can be made to Chinese officials here.
In the event that General Marshall has not informed the Chinese on this matter, I propose that Chinese here be told that program has been temporarily suspended pending resolution of related issues now under negotiation in Nanking and that Chinese Government will be informed when time is appropriate to resume implementation of the program. Please clear this suggestion with General Marshall and advise accordingly.
- Executive Officer on General Marshall’s staff at Nanking.↩