Foreign Relations of the United States, 1949, The Far East: China, Volume VIII

125.351/9–149: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Douglas)

Washington, September 1, 1949—6 p. m.

3154. Inform FonOff Dairen and Hankow Consulates have been ordered closed. No public announcement by Dept of closing Dairen at present. Will announce closing Hankow as soon as formal reply from Brit (Deptel 3067 Aug 26⁶⁰) received.

AmCon Dairen now has custody Brit Con there. Also paying salaries caretakers. Ask FonOff what disposition should be made Brit interests by AmCon upon closing his office.

Acheson

60. Not printed.