125.633/4–2549: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Consul General at Peiping (Clubb)
235. After careful consideration ur 700 April 25 Dept remains of opinion best course re Mukden is inform Commies that unless situation rectified US must withdraw its consular personnel Mukden thereby insuring Commies apprised our intentions prior to deciding issue. Dept not sanguine success but considers chances this approach measurably better than mere repetition earlier plea which Commies so far utterly ignored. In any case it evident situation Mukden cannot be allowed continue indefinitely awaiting Commie change of heart. In view foregoing Dept desires you deliver message substantially as outlined Deptel 212 April 15 as soon as possible and concurs desirability communicating if possible directly Yeh or other high authority as well as Alien Affairs Office.