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

893.24 FLC/8–1748: Telegram

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

Nanking , August 17, 1948—11 a.m.
[Received August 17—3:38 a.m.

1523. In response to numerous inquiries we have in each case told Foreign Office that question of termination date for declaration under Surplus Property Agreement was under consideration in Washington, Deptel 1111, August 3. We have now received formal note from Foreign Office stating matter is urgent and requesting immediate designation US delegate to discuss problem. Has Department information when Luboshez will return to Shanghai?

Stuart