893.00/11–1248: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in China (Stuart)
1616. Following is reply urtel 2184 Nov 12 authorized by President:
“In view of serious harm public statement along lines suggested by you would cause to Chinese Government, it is not desirable to issue such statement. As you no doubt realize no such assurances have been given. However, in your normal functioning as Ambassador, you should ensure in conversation with concerned Chinese officials that the actual position of your Government is understood, pointing out that except for the China Aid Act of 1948 which the US Government is making every possible effort to implement expeditiously, there is no Congressional authority on which assurances of such additional future aid could be based.”