846G.2393/6–249: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Minister-Counselor of Embassy in China (Clark), at Canton
Washington, June 9,
1949—noon.
TelCan 310. Established US Govt policy is that aviation services of armed forces shld not compete with US commercial aid transport for commercial cargo or passengers. (Cantel 519 June 2) It is understood that US Mint accepted Chi Govt’s order on commercial basis, there being no implied commitment US Govt provide other services. You may add, in your discretion, that US Govt has felt necessary use commercial airlift supply silver dollars for emergency use consulates.
Webb