Office of the Historian

693.0023/8–2847: Telegram

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

Nanking, August 28, 1947.
[Received August 28—11 a.m.]

1821. Following was released by Govt Information Office on August 22, 1947:

“The Executive Yuan today made the following statement to clarify several points regarding the closure of the Dairen harbor:

  • “1. Some Chinese newspapers reported that the Executive Yuan has ordered the Dairen harbor to be [‘blockaded.’] That is not true, for the text of the order reads: ‘Dairen shall be closed for the time being.’
  • “2. After the promulgation of the order of closure, any foreign vessel which intends to call at Dairen must first get permission from the Chinese Govt.

[“]No matter whether the Dairen harbor is open or closed, no foreign vessel is allowed to engage in coasting trade in China.”

Stuart