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

893.24 FLC/7–2848: Telegram

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

Washington, August 3, 1948—3 p.m.

1111. From Hyssong²⁶ OFLC. Your 1375 dated July 28²⁷ Department believes that negotiations regarding termination date China Bulk Sale agreement should be maintained at high diplomatic level. In view fact conferences still active here between OFLC and services, request no commitments be made prior Luboshez’s return Shanghai. [Hyssong.]

Marshall

26. Maj. Gen. Clyde L. Hyssong, Foreign Liquidation Commissioner since July 31.
27. Not printed; it reported an informal Chinese Foreign Office view that October 31 might be acceptable as the date to terminate declarations (893.24–FLC/7–2848).