893.24/11–646: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 6—5:59 a.m.]
1817. Matter brought to attention of General Marshall (Reurtel 963 of October 30). He and Embassy in agreement that preferable to delay initiation of negotiations on final Lend-Lease settlement. While of course it is desirable to make settlement at favorable opportunity, political considerations mentioned in Urtel far outweigh in importance any advantages of prompt settlement. It is suggested that Department raise question of notifying Chinese Embassy regarding initiation of negotiations with General Marshall and Embassy after lapse of 1 month.
2. While publicity on June 28 Lend-Lease agreement not altogether welcome, difficult to see how its inclusion in next quarterly report to Congress can be avoided. General Marshall concurs.