125.3513/10–349: Telegram
The Consul at Dairen (Paddock) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 4—5:03 a. m.]
307. For the record, following is summary of Consulate’s efforts on behalf Chao Shou-yu exit visa:
September 27 I told Chief Civil Administration Chao would apply visa at Chinese police (Contel 303). September 28 Chao accompanied by Gleysteen called at Port Arthur–Dairen police headquarters and were referred to Dairen municipal police and then local police station. At latter they told come back several times succeeding days. Each time official not there for appointment. Chao was informed last time “it not certain if he ever would be there”.
September 29 Consulate wrote Chief Civil Administration reviewing difficulties and asking him to request proper authorities to accept and expedite visa application. No answer and impossible arrange interview with Chief.
September 30 Gleysteen called Port Arthur–Dairen police headquarters; not allowed past guard but talked with minor official who reiterated application must be made at local police station.
October 1 Chao went local police alone (due belief Gleysteen’s presence may have prejudiced previous efforts). He unable see official and was told all government offices closed 3 days in honor new CCP government. This first time Chao out of house alone for many months.
During these days Gleysteen repeatedly tried contact police official who once said (during one of our incidents) to telephone him if in need. As usual he unavailable.
No effort made see other Chinese officials as they consistently have refused receive Consulate officers.
Thus Soviets disclaim responsibility for Chao visa and Chinese police refuse even permit him make application.
Sent Department 307. Department pass Moscow 168.