393.1115/12–848: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State
[Received 4:23 a.m.]
2452. [To Shanghai:] ComNavWesPac informs us that he is directing Admiral Crawford coordinate with you on revision approved Shanghai evacuation plans “to meet essential requirements emphasizing importance initiating action prior outbreak widespread action”. [Page 922] In participating in conference for revision this plan you should be guided by fact that Ambassador or his designated representative has sole authority to determine when situation requires implementation of plan including evacuation and protective features and that Navy or other agencies concerned with carrying out plan should not initiate action without prior instructions from Ambassador or his representative. In Shanghai area you are Ambassador’s “designated representative”.
Sent Shanghai 1231, repeated Department.