761.93/10–2449: Telegram
The Ambassador in Korea (Muccio) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 24—3:56 a. m.]
1312. From Paddock. Press conference this morning reviewed Sino-Soviet relations at Dairen. Provisions of 1945 treaty agreements outlined. No interpretation of provisions given other than factual irregularities of Soviets including:
- 1.
- Communization of Dairen began immediately Soviet occupation in disregard Nationalist Government laws.
- 2.
- Nationalist Government officials not admitted although Nationalist Government sovereignty recognized.
- 3.
- Communist Party came above ground April 1 admitting publicly it has operated in Dairen since before war and it subordinate to Northeast Bureau CCP. Nationalist flags replaced by CCP flag.
- 4.
- When Port Arthur–Dairen Executive Administration established April 28, 1949, puppets dropped and all important posts filled by Communists.
- 5.
- Soviet ConGen continued functioning in Dairen although elsewhere in CCP Chinese [China?] Soviet Consulates closed.
- 6.
- Foreign freighters entered Dairen despite Nationalist decree closing port.
Also outlined extent of control over populace by Chinese gendarmerie, which more stifling to personal freedom than pao chia system which CCP attacked in past propaganda.
Stated that whereas Chinese given jurisdiction over Chinese populace, Soviet retained control over foreigners and that Soviet Komtura and Civil Administration still function in Dairen City. [Paddock.]