693.0023/8–2947: Telegram
The Ambassador in the Soviet Union (Smith) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 29—7:48 a.m.]
2733. Soviet press August 29 carries Tass communiqué:
“Recently statement was published Chinese press that Exec Yuan of China had decided close Port Dalny as result which foreign vessels cannot enter this port without special permission Chinese authorities.
In connection this statement of Chinese press, Tass is authorized state that in accordance with article 4 of Soviet-Chinese agreement on Port Dalny, Port Dalny until peace settlement with Japan falls under regime set-up in region of military naval base of Port Arthur, therefore, Soviet vessels are using their undisputable right of entry into Port Dalny although until now, for reasons outside control of Soviet Union, this port has not been open for commerce and navigation of all countries as provided for by Soviet-Chinese agreement August 14, 1945.[”]
Dept pass Nanking.