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The Ambassador in China (Hurley) to the Secretary of State

1612. Favorable developments in Government-Communist negotiations indicated. Slight delay in my departure might be helpful in situation.

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Accordingly General Wedemeyer is proceeding to Washington, leaving Shanghai September 19. My plans are now to leave here on plane already scheduled to depart Saturday, September 23.

Hurley