893.00 Manchuria/6–1947: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in China (Stuart)91
821. Please tell the Gimo orally that we have been following closely the situation in China and are perturbed over economic deterioration resulting from spread of hostilities (Embtel 1345 June 19). We are keenly aware of China’s needs and the Gimo is thoroughly familiar with the general tenor of my ideas. I cannot presume in my position to offer advice as to how he should deal with the specific military situation in Manchuria. In all frankness I must point out that he was forewarned of most of the present serious difficulties and advised regarding preventive measures.
In the final analysis fundamental and lasting solution of China’s problems must come from the Chinese themselves. The US cannot initiate and carry out solution of those problems and can only assist as conditions develop which give some assurance that the assistance will have practical beneficial results. Please assure the Gimo of my continued deep personal concern over events in China and of my earnest desire to find ways of being helpful.
- Drafted by the Director of the Office of Far Eastern Affairs (Vincent) and the Assistant Chief of the Division of Chinese Affairs (Sprouse).↩