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893.00B/6–649: Telegram

The Consul at Tsingtao ( Hawthorne ) to the Secretary of State

Tsingtao , June 6, 1949.
[Received June 5—11:53 p. m.]

243. President Soviet Citizens Society, accompanied by Danish Consul, Saturday attempted call CC Military Headquarters apply vehicle passes, refused admission, although reportedly a liaison officer to deal with such matters has been appointed.

Although orders to sentries still somewhat confused, now possible foreigners including American staff enter, leave Consulate General and believe communications can be maintained.

Exchange rate announced today US $1 equals 5.50 PN;60 Yuan Shihkai $1 ditto; gold bars PN 45,000 per ounce.

Sent Nanking 177; repeated Department 243, Shanghai 95.

Hawthorne
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