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

893.24/3–348: Telegram

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

Nanking, March 3, 1948—4 p.m.
[Received March 3—9:06 a.m.]

400. In taking inventory possible surplus ammunition Saipan, Tinian, Hawaii, Okinawa, Deptel 323, March 1, 6 p.m., may we suggest desirability screening small arms ammunition first and declaring such ammunition surplus to FLC in each locality as availability ascertained rather than waiting for completion entire inventory. Need is urgent and every possible means expedite action necessary.

Stuart