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

893.00/6–2449: Telegram

The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State

Nanking, June 24, 1949—noon.
[Received June 24—8:02 a. m.]

1360. Immediately after learning intransigent attitude Shanghai authorities Chen case⁶⁴ yesterday morning, Philip Fugh⁶⁵ at my request telephoned Aliens Affairs Office Nanking MCC. Director Huang Hua is absent few days (we believe in Peiping) and Fugh spoke to Assistant Chen Ying. Chen Ying was sympathetic, expressed surprise at action taken by MCC authorities Shanghai, said mistake was obviously in permitting military authorities Shanghai MCC handle case rather than Aliens Affairs Office; concluded he would telephone Chang Han-fu, Shanghai, immediately.

Sent Shanghai 750, repeated Department, Peiping 236.

Stuart

64. See telegram No. 2408, June 22, 4 p. m., p. 1174.
65. Chinese personal secretary to Ambassador Stuart.