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

123 Olive, William M.: Telegram

The Counsul General at Shanghai (Cabot) to the Secretary of State

Shanghai, July 7, 1949—3 p. m.
[Received July 7—5:45 a. m.]

2645. ReConGentel 2641, repeated Nanking 1463, Peiping 191.

Suggest Department release story of jailing and beating Vice Consul William Olive, pointing out it seems part of systematic plan to humiliate foreigners. Correspondents here have filed story, but AP correspondent believes transmission may be delayed by radio administration.

Sent Department 2645, repeated Nanking 1467, Peiping 193.

Cabot