195.6/1–1847: Telegram
The Consul General at Dairen (Benninghoff) to the Secretary of State
Dairen, January 18, 1947
[Received January 21—8:25 p.m.]
[Received January 21—8:25 p.m.]
13. Following memorandum from Soviet Consul:
“Subject: Regulations relating to the calling of American ships at and entry of American citizens into Dalny.
- 1.
- As the port of Dalny is under the control of Soviet military authorities, it is necessary obtain permission from Soviet military authorities for entry of American ship.
- 2.
- For this purpose it is necessary that American Embassy Moscow approach in advance, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. I (Soviet Consul) personally recommend approximately 1 to 2 weeks before arrival of a ship in Dalny from the port of departure.
- 3.
- Permission for calling at Dalny can be received only for a commercial ship.
- 4.
- As the port of Dalny at the present time is closed for trade and navigation, entry of American businessmen is not held to be a necessity.”
Repeat Nanking, Shanghai and Moscow.
Benninghoff