893.24/1–2648: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in China ( Stuart )
Washington
, January 28, 1948—7
p.m.
144. Emb should urgently inform FonOff by note that as result of Embtel 162 Jan 26 FLC again raised with Army question of avails-ability of automotive spare parts and was informed these parts not available from any surplus source. Emb may state informally to Vice Minister that any parts which may have been seen in Hawaii or Japan are normal Army stocks and are not available as surplus. Emb should press Yeh arrange with Bosey for early acceptance refund and cancellation contract.
Marshall