893.20 Missions/7–1346
The Counselor of Embassy in China (Smyth) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 13—8:39 a.m.]
1132. Reference Department’s 418, July 8. Generalissimo has previously stated he desires that American type organization, American type training, and American type staff procedure be adopted for his armed forces, and General Marshall believes this should be sufficient to establish Generalissimo’s desire for solely American assistance. In view of Generalissimo’s statement, the Chinese feeling that article 22 would constitute limitation on Chinese sovereignty, and fact that handling of this matter would be guided by spirit of goodwill and cooperation, General Marshall considers that article 22 should be deleted without further discussion of point with Chinese. It is requested Department obtain War and Navy concurrence and that authorization be telegraphed Embassy as soon as possible.