123 [Ward, Angus I.]: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Consul General at Peiping (Clubb)
Washington, September
15, 1949—4 p. m.
637. Urtel 1475 repeated Nanking 1064 September 3. Please send Ward substance press release September 15 regarding Mukden along with following message:
“Department fully aware your strenuous efforts and difficulties besetting you. You are instructed continue take all necessary steps arrange departure self entire staff and property soonest following resumption normal rail service.”
Acheson