123 Gleysteen, Culver: Telegram
The Consul at Dairen (Paddock) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 14—3:04 a. m.]
242. Consulate agrees with Moscow Embassy’s reasons against pressing for answer from Soviet Foreign Office regarding Gleysteen detention (Moscow telegram 1966 to Department, repeated Nanking 86, August 6).
However, while subject still alive, it well point out that as result series of unpleasant incidents, Consulate officers now hesitate go outside two-square-mile area bounded by residence, office and main shopping district. Any movement outside threatens difficulties with Soviets (whose military activities throughout Dairen peninsula continue) and with Chinese police (for whose actions Soviet disclaim responsibility).
Only exception is main road to Fukusho public beach; auto also has been stopped for examination on this road but without irritating incident.
Sent Nanking 174; repeated Department 242, Moscow 130.