893.516/8–949: Telegram
[Extract]
The Chargé in China (Clark) to the Secretary of State
Canton, August 9,
1949—11:19 a. m.
[Received August 9—11:19 a. m.]
[Received August 9—11:19 a. m.]
Cantel 888.
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Department, Taipei note. 200,000 ounces is second gold airlift ordered by Central Government from New York account within few weeks (previous 100,000 ounces Canton) leaving balance gold custody account about 40,000 ounces. Significant that destination is Taipei and urgency emphasized by Central Bank for need this gold meet “current expenses”.
Sent Department Cantel 888, repeated Taipei 98.
Clark