125.3516/8–2848: Telegram
The Consul at Dairen (Paddock) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 1—1:24 a. m.]
127. I have asked Soviet consent to route Contels direct to Moscow Embassy after Vladivostok Consulate closed. He will “find out” if this possible.
Regarding Moscow routing it also suggested Nanking Embassy [Page 788] review subject on broadcasting own telegrams to USIS3 station. I was told Shanghai [has?] all necessary equipment there and ready but never proven in test.
Conditions re use of radio different now than when Consulate opened. Use by other American Consulates in China now established. US position re illegal status of Soviets in Dairen more clear cut.
If Embassy authorizes radio, my suggestion merely begin use as routine matter with no notes to Soviet.
Sent Nanking 32, Department 127. Department pass Nanking, Shanghai 50, Moscow 27.
- United States Information Service.↩