123 Ward, Angus I.: Telegram
The Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Douglas) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 29—12:57 p. m.]
4745. Substance Deptcirc November 23 and 26 re Ward case given Scarlett, Foreign Office, this afternoon. Scarlett states British Pro-Consul, Mukden, had been about to make representations Communists basis Deptcirc November 18 when on learning of release of Ward had wired for further instructions. Foreign Office will now direct Pro-Consul make comprehensive representations based in general on information contained three Deptcircs mentioned herein. Scarlett agreed press reports release Stokes did not alter seriousness case.