893.00/11–1248: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 12—3:36 a.m.]
2183. Recent press reports concerning earlier discussion between Chinese Foreign Minister and Secretary of State and current discussion between Chinese UN delegate and Secretary of State (see Embtel 2132 of November 8 and 2182 of November 1254) have been so displayed and presented in vernacular press to create impression that big new economic and military loan to China either has been or is about to be granted. While press stories themselves, if read in detail, indicate that any alleged discussions are result of Chinese advances and Chinese plans which are still in discussion stage, presentation by official organs of press is such as to mislead casual reader. Such impression obviously designed to bolster sagging morale and confidence in Government this critical phase.
Sent Department, pass Paris 10 for UN Delegation.