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

125.351/10–149: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the Soviet Union (Kirk)⁷⁶

Washington, October 1, 1949—2 p. m.

717. Re Dept’s tel [1023] to Hong Kong of Oct 1⁷⁷ rptd Moscow as [716], Dept desires you inform FonOff at once US Govt negotiating diversion Butterfield and Swire merchant vessel from north China or Korean port to Dairen purpose evacuating staff Am Consulate Dairen and expects if negotiations successful vessel will arrive Dairen within next 3 or 4 days. Request FonOff as matter of urgency inform appropriate officials Dairen expedite issuance exit permits and clearances vessel.

Webb

76. Repeated to the Consul at Dairen as telegram No. 163.
77. Not printed.