794A.5 MAP/9–2851: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Embassy in the Republic of China
273. Fr State, Defense and ECA for Rankin, Moyer, Chase.
Re Deptel 272. Request further info in what manner “informal understandings” wld be documented in order all Chi officials concerned, mil and civilian, wld be alerted and informed. Wld appreciate ur views as to action whereby Genissimo wld publicize new scheme for disbursement and budgetary control.
In addition if not already done desire you explore possibility reaching agreement with Chi that ECA mission, in exercising right to financial checks, wld have access to records in appropriate Chi auditing agency. Envisage mission might periodically examine records involving outlays above whatever magnitude you deem appropriate.
Rptd to SCAP Tokyo for USPolAd. [State, Defense and ECA.]