123 Ward, Angus I.: Telegram
The Consul General at Peiping (Clubb) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 2—4:54 a. m.]
2167. Mukden reported by phone 1545 today they had just been visited by representatives Mukden Municipal Government carrying message to effect that Ward, together with all foreign members consular staff, together with dependents living in Government-owned property Mukden, must depart Mukden within 48 hours after 0800 December 5, deportation via Tientsin. Personal effects to be handled by Bryners. Consulate General has been given permission for one person contact Bryners tomorrow regarding transport.
Sent Department 2163; repeated Shanghai 1254, Nanking 1204, Tokyo, Tientsin by phone and mail.