123 Ward, Angus I.: Telegram
The Consul at Tientsin (Wellborn) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 15—1:29 p. m.]
1048. Following is translation of guarantee form required by Tientsin Public Safety Bureau for relinquishment of Ward and party into our custody during stay in Tientsin:
“The undersigned hereby guarantees that (blank) who are to be deported and are now waiting for transportation at Tientsin and the luggage they have carried with them shall all leave China on board the S.S. Lakeland Victory on or about December 10, 1949. While in Tientsin waiting for transportation, they shall temporarily be taken to the private living quarters of (blank) for residence and the undersigned guarantees that they shall appear at any time when they are summoned and shall not receive outsiders nor go out. The undersigned [Page 1051] guarantor (blank) shall be entirely responsible for the persons, living, speeches and activities of the guaranteed persons.”
Chinese text guarantee signed December at Tientsin railway station on arrival of Ward group by Wellborn and Manhard as guarantors, and by persons guaranteed.
Sent Department 1048; repeated Tientsin by mail as 333.