Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1945, The Far East, China, Volume VII

390.1115A/4–945: Telegram

The Chargé in China (Atcheson) to the Secretary of State

Chungking, April 9, 1945—4 p.m.
[Received April 9—8:30 a.m.]

601. In view of developing Japanese threat to Sian, HQ United States Army [at] Chungking has offered, if and when it becomes advisable to effect a general withdrawal from Sian, to evacuate American civilians on its returning troop transport planes. Embassy Secretary at Sian has been so informed and has been authorized to discuss matter with American Army authorities.

Atcheson