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

702.4193/9–2249: Telegram

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

Washington, September 22, 1949—7 p. m.

92. Fol instrs supplement those contained Deptel 74, Sept 1¹¹ and previous.

I. Brit have agreed afford US cits Hankow protection (Deptel 2961 Aug 18 to London¹² sent Hankow 62). Specifically Dept has asked Brit perform fol services for Amcits: Financial assistance; welfare whereabouts; in case physical danger or distress render all possible assistance persons previously documented as Amcits; reports of death; conservation personal property; reports of birth upon request; notarials on an accommodation basis. Will require no visa or passport services.

[Here follow detailed instructions.]

Webb

11. Not printed.
12. Post, p. 1320.