393.1115/11–848: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 8—5:52 a.m.]
2137. Following is Hankow’s 305, November 5:
“We feel statement substantially the same as Embassy’s should be released here about November 9 but at this time only for those parts of this district north of Yangtze and for those individuals and communities located close to south bank. We would as a special case advise the school at Kuling, some 30 American children will soon be released for vacation, that children whose families are in areas south should proceed without delay, but that those whose families are north of river should be kept at the school until plans and wishes of families are known. Does Embassy concur?”
Following is Embassy’s reply thereto:
“Embassy concurs with your 305, November 5. Since presumably you cannot prepare warning now for November 9, Embassy suggests November 12, notifying Department. Embassy further suggests that you prepare warnings for other parts of your district to be issued when you believe normal communications are threatened. You are hereby authorized to issue such warnings without prior approval of Embassy. You should, however, notify both Embassy and Department.”