123 Chapin, Selden: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Legation in Hungary
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1191. While we agree in principle as indicated Deptel 1188 Nov 221 that you should assume responsibility for official activities subordinate members Legation (urtel 1871, Nov. 21) we cannot question right Hungarians declare individuals persona non grata and would consider it contrary US interests upon which maintenance Legation predicated to carry assumption responsibility to point which would necessitate withdrawal Chief of Mission. In event Hungarians declare subordinate officers persona non grata as you anticipate you should be guided by foregoing.
Dept urgently considering transfer of McCargar but meanwhile you are authorized, if you consider Hungarian action against him imminent, to order his departure to Paris to await instructions.
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