893.6359 Wolfram Ore/58: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in China (Peck)
78. Your 253, April 11, 3 p.m., in regard to tungsten ore. Although we appreciate the force of your suggestions with regard to the manner of handling this matter, it is our opinion that an approach along the lines set forth in the Department’s 65, April 8, 3 p.m., should be made. Such an approach would serve the purpose of placing on record with the Chinese Government our position with regard to this matter and of emphasizing our interest, which is especially important, [Page 667] in the commodity under reference and our solicitude that American companies might as a result of action by the Chinese Government experience difficulty in obtaining supplies.