893.00/11–3048: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State
[Received 12:39 a.m.]
2360. It seems obvious to us that, under aid to China program, munitions sought under “other aid” by Chinese Government will continue to be supplied so long as we recognize existing Government (your 630, November 26, repeated Department 383). It is public knowledge such munitions are being transported in US Naval vessels. It seems unlikely that Congress, in considering possibility increased military aid to National Government, would be deterred from granting further aid, if otherwise desirable, merely because of presence in China of American citizens who had failed to heed warning to evacuate. American businessmen involved might well take this into consideration in making their decision.
Sent Tientsin 226; repeated Department 2360.