893.50 Recovery/6–3048: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in China (Stuart)
962. Regarding Deptel 951, June 29 Dept wishes to be sure that it is clearly understood that authorization finalize language Art. IV made on assumption Emb would first consult Lapham as indicated, Emb 1178, June 29, and as borne out by ur 1183 June 30. You will recall (Deptels 815 May 29 and 892 June 17) that Dept, while unable perceive necessity second sentence para 1 Art. IV and doubtful wisdom insistence its inclusion, has nevertheless been willing accede Lapham’s [Page 592] recommendation in circumstances. Final resolution this problem therefore contingent Lapham’s decision.