Foreign Relations of the United States, 1949, The Far East: China, Volume VIII

702.4193/11–2249: Telegram

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

Washington, November 23, 1949—4 p. m.

822. Urtel 2058 Nov 22 rptd Nanking as 1170. Ur understanding correct. Brit FonOff being informed Brit Emb Nanking apparently unaware arrangements for protection US interests Mukden.

Since Ward unable communicate with Brit re takeover and no means existed for transmitting classified info Mukden suggested approach (Deptel 662⁷⁸) appeared most feasible one that time. Dept assumed FonOff wld in due course issue instrs approp Brit reps China re Mukden.

For ur info FonOff informed AmEmb London Oct 27 that Brit office Mukden now in chg Pro-Consul. Not sure whether Brit Emb Nanking able transmit necessary instrs to him but has asked for report.

Sent Peiping rptd Nanking.

Webb

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