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123 Ward, Angus I.: Telegram

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

Peiping, November 23, 1949—6 p. m.
[Received November 23—7:11 a. m.]

2074. Ward stated further accused were refused legal counsel, refused right produce witnesses for defense, refused right question witnesses or plaintiffs or other rebutting arguments. Re Contel 2064, November 23.

Recommend no interpretive comment on trial and judgement at least until receipt fuller information. Note personnel still without travel permits or schedule.

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