Foreign Relations of the United States, 1948, The Far East: China, Volume VIII

893.24/2–1148: Telegram

The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State

Nanking, February 11, 1948—6 p.m.
[Received February 12—4:16 a.m.]

278. We have again discussed with George Yeh, Vice Minister Foreign Office, cancellation contract for automotive spare parts, our 213, February 3, 7 p.m. Yeh says he will write us letter tomorrow agreeing cancellation contract and refund $1,800,000, but at instance army expressing hope our Government will assist in otbaining available spare parts in future to extent same value. Chinese Ambassador Washington is being instructed to accept refund. We will confirm upon receipt note.

Stuart