Foreign Relations of the United States, 1947, The Far East: China, Volume VII

893.00/4–547: Telegram

The Ambassador in the Soviet Union ( Smith ) to the Acting Secretary of State

Moscow , April 5, 1947—7 p.m.
[Received April 5—12:46 p.m.]

1209. Kosmos 22. For Humelsine⁷² from Carter. Look at Department’s suggestion in third paragraph of Moskco 40⁷³ re ammunition for China.

Before the Secretary considers the matter further, he wishes to know character of public announcement Department would make in case of sale of 7.92 mm ammunition.

Please wire me complete text of a proposed draft statement to support action Department suggests.

Understand clearly matter still completely exploratory. [Carter.]

Smith

72. Carlisle H. Humelsine, Director of the Office of Departmental Administration.
73. See telegram No. 773, April 2, 7 p.m., to the Ambassador in the Soviet Union, p. 814.