Foreign Relations of the United States, 1948, The Far East: China, Volume VIII

893.00/12–1048: Telegram

The Consul General at Shanghai (Cabot) to the Secretary of State

Shanghai, December 10, 1948—1 p.m.
[Received December 10—2:38 a.m.]

2724. British Consul in speech Rotary Club played down possibility of disorders and consequent need for evacuation of Shanghai. He rather strongly intimated that all Britishers, except perhaps young children, should stay.

Sent Nanking 2043; repeated Department 2724.

Cabot