123 Ward, Angus I.: Telegram
The Consul General at Peiping (Clubb) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 9—12:46 p. m.]
1958. Stokes’ 102, November 3, received Peiping today as follows:
“Deputation staff read short press articles stating Ward and others sent to People’s Court October 31 and preliminary investigation has been conducted by Chief Justice in preparation trial accused near future. Press comment uniformly demands Ward and others be found guilty and accorded severe punishment. Still have no access local newspaper and have today requested restoration delivery to American representative which suspended October 11.
“No reply yet received my request attend trial or to application for release accused to quarters pending trial (Mukden telegram 95, October 2955). Remainder foreign staff required, by complete work stoppage all Chinese employees including servants since October 11, perform own cooking, stoking and cleaning as well as office functions including maintenance administration and interpretation. Staff meeting with success by hard work and cooperation.”
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