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

125.4556/7–1549: Telegram

The Consul General at Hankow (Callanan) to the Secretary of State

Hankow, July 15, 1949.
[Received July 15—7:01 a. m.]

210. Director Foreign Affairs Bureau summoned Pao⁷⁵ his office this morning and verbally gave order issued by WMCC⁷⁶ to stop all functions USIS⁷⁷ 1 p. m. today. No reasons for action given other than military situation. Copy of order refused but USIS interpreter allowed on request take down order as dictated. Order observed but will endeavor arrange resume some functions. Complete details upcoming.⁷⁸

Sent Department 210, repeated Nanking 166, OffEmb Canton 99.

Callanan

75. Chinese news editor of USIS.
76. Wuhan Military Control Commission.
77. United States Information Service.
78. Telegram No. 211, July 16, from the Consul General at Hankow, not printed.