Foreign Relations of the United States, 1948, The Far East: China, Volume VIII

893.50 Recovery/12–1748: Telegram

The Deputy ECA Administrator (Bruce) to the Chief of the ECA China Mission (Lapham)

Washington, December 17, 1948—10 p.m.

Ecato 768. Reur Toeca 621, following based on discussion with Acting Sec of State.

1. Re para c. Plans for continued shipment not yet made here and will depend on general decisions highest levels Washington.

2. Re para f. No personal views or assurances should be given to any de facto authorities. Any discussions re distribution should be confined strictly to supplies already on hand in China.

3. Instructions paras a and b okay.

Bruce