123 Manhard, Philip W.: Telegram
The Ambassador in China ( Stuart ) to the Secretary of State
[Received March 25—8:21 a. m.]
644. Re Peiping telegram 300, March 18 to Shanghai, repeated Department unnumbered. If by April 1, Communists have refused or taken no action Manhard and Armstrong applications proceed Mukden, I hope Department will then give further consideration recommendations made mytel 479, February 28, re withdrawal all or part consular staff in Mukden. Current status our Mukden Consulate General now well into fifth month. Our patience must have some limit.
Sent Department 644, repeated Shanghai 295, Peiping 100, Hong Kong 19, OffEmb Canton 189.