121.67/11–1548: Telegram
The Chargé in the Soviet Union (Kohler) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 15—6:40 p. m.]
2651. Soviet Foreign Office informs us visa approval Koval and Bernhardt cabled Soviet ConGen Shanghai (Shanghai’s 2292, November 2). Embassy has continued press since September 30 authorization employ naval courier vessel for Dairen (Embtel 2204, October 1) and explained proposed courier trip via Vladivostok exceptional and difficult both for US and Soviet authorities, but necessary view long delay and in order give Foreign Office time to describe [decide] re courier vessels. Foreign Office appeared agree and assured matter under serious consideration but we fear visa approval presages negative response.
Sent Dept 2651; Department pass Shanghai 38, Dairen 25.