123 Ward, Angus: Telegram
The Consul General at Mukden (Ward) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 5—8:43 a. m.]
513. New mayor41 summoned British and French Consuls and me for meeting his office 14 o’clock. When we arrived we found Soviet trade representative and his assistant already present.
Mayor stated he will cause soldiers be stationed at various consular offices and personnel residences to obviate molestation by lawless elements. He intimated soldiers should be billeted on premises, which I intend obviate if at all possible. He will issue identification cards for our American and alien personnel; will restore electricity and telephone service office and residences, and will issue identification pennants for our motor vehicles to prevent their seizure. He was unprepared give any information on mail service and whether letters originating US A will be delivered Mukden addressees. I mentioned it was customary for us have courier service but would discuss this matter another time, and he stated he would go into matter. In reply my query regarding telegraph service, he stated outgoing telegrams would be accepted and sent provided they are filed with his office for transmittal to telegraph office. He made no mention our radio station.
Trade representative and assistant remained behind when Consul departed. Interesting to note that trade representative who has moved about on foot for months now has shiny jeep.
Sent Department, repeated Nanking 650. Department pass Embassy from Mukden.
- Chu Chi-wen.↩