393.1115/12–848: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Consul General at Shanghai (Cabot)
Washington, December 8, 1948—7
p.m.
2144. Transocean airlines’ representative seeking Dept’s assistance obtain operating concessions on grounds heavy backlog US citizens Shanghai desiring evacuate. Dept’s understanding is that adequate transportation provided meet any condition emergency. Pls advise urgently if in your opinion backlog US citizens Shanghai requires transportation facilities beyond those now provided. Tokyo and Manila requested provide similar info re US evacuees from China.
Lovett