893.00/12–1247: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in China (Stuart)
Washington, December 23,
1947—3 p.m.
1558. Not now possible give any definite info re Blandford (Embtel 2381 Dec 12) and civilian advisory group pending agreement by Dept and concerned Govt agencies on China aid program now being prepared for presentation Congress. You may in your discretion tell Gimo matter being studied by Dept and other Govt agencies but no final decision yet reached.
As regards inquiry re subject matter para 2 of Reftel Dept assumes you have by now reed memo of conversation betw Sec and Amb Koo Nov 13 forwarded by pouch.
Lovett