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

125.6333/2–549: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Consul General at Peiping (Clubb)

Washington, February 16, 1949—1 p. m.

80. Dept agrees para 2 urtel 218 Feb 12 (reurtel 185 Feb 5¹¹) preferable send Chinese messenger for survey and report before Amer officers travel Mukden. In your discretion send Mukden employee if willing undertake journey.

Prevent employee remaining Mukden; if you feel he might decide remain there rather than return Peiping, it might be advisable offer him gratuity upon return Peiping. If you deem it necessary you are authorized offer gratuity not exceeding $50 US currency such dangerous activity after return Peiping chargeable appropriation 1990522 allotment 9K–135353 obligation 706.

Acheson

11. Latter not printed.