Office of the Historian

125.7146/3–1849: Telegram

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

Peiping, March 18 [17?], 1949—11 a.m.
[Received March 17—11:56 p. m.]

Unnumbered. ReContel 367, March 8 to Department, asked at Peiping Foreign Affairs Office today I be informed whether there was any reply re matter discussed March 8. Petty official who took in my written request returned stated matters pertaining Consulates outside jurisdiction their office. Attempt get categorical reply to question resulted in unsatisfactory repetition first statement. Further pressure along same line finally brought forth statement that if there was reply I would be informed.

Took up same time question proposed travel two Vice Consuls (unnamed) [to] Mukden (Deptel 103, March 2), was informed matter could not be discussed with me since I was not immediately concerned, that those concerned should approach Bureau Public Safety. Am having Manhard and Armstrong29 make application latter bureau [for] departure.

Sent Shanghai 296, repeated Department, Nanking, Canton, unnumbered.

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  1. Oscar V. Armstrong, language officer at Peiping.↩