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

123 Stokes, William N.: Telegram

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

Peiping, November 26, 1949—4 p. m.
[Received November 26—6:24 a. m.]

2103. Severally at 1430 and 1545 Ward reported still no word from Stokes, reContel 2096, November 26, no further developments during day. Said it is “theatrical season” Mukden, opined Commies might now try find “reason” expel others.

Suggest logical possibility, however, that Commies may be only checking Stokes re his phone statement that Ward case could only be understood by reference June 21 news. This especially since Stokes’ position so clearly above suspicion.

Next possible phone talk tomorrow 0800 hours.

Ward’s message re trial missing.

Clubb