393.115/478: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 5—7 a.m.]
479. Following from Shanghai:
“October 3, 3 p.m. Restrictions on movements of Americans in the portions of Chekiang under Chinese control.
I have received a reply, dated September 23, from the Ningpo Garrison Headquarters to this office’s letter of September 14 requesting that it take prompt steps to facilitate travel of American citizens in the parts of Chekiang under its jurisdiction, since several Americans have reported difficulties in obtaining permits for travel.
The reply is to the effect that as passengers are prohibited from travelling on vessels from Shanghai to Ningpo, American citizens must first obtain permission by telegraph from the Ningpo Garrison Headquarters, which will consider each case on its merits.
The matter is referred to the Ambassador for possible consultation with the Chinese Government authorities with the request that appropriate [Page 489] instructions be issued to the Ningpo authorities if that is deemed expedient.”