893.6363/2–1149: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Consul General at Shanghai (Cabot)
Washington, February
11, 1949—6 p. m.
260. As tentatively indicated in exploratory discussions (Deptel 2282, Dec 309) oil cos have been informed Dept agreed desirable if cos were to limit petroleum stock Shanghai not exceed supply 6 weeks bulk, 6 months packaged goods. Cooperation British Emb requested with view concurrent action Shell.
Acheson