125.288M/1–548: Telegram

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

16. We consider that closing office at Changchun would have adverse effect on public morale, thus further weakening Government position Changchun-Kirin area. (ReDeptel 1586, December 31.) Siebens3 has expressed to Embassy his desire to remain Changchun even in the event it falls to Communists. We feel that he should be allowed to remain and in the event the city falls we would thereby have some indication of what the Communist attitude would be toward American Consular offices in other areas of China.

Stuart
  1. Allen C. Siebens, Vice Consul at Changchun.