125.857/8–149: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Consul at Shanghai (McConaughy)
Washington, August 1,
1949—6 p. m.
1509. Reurtel 2980 Aug 1. Dept concurs ur recommendation official closure ConGen to general public as long as there is any unauthorized occupation any part of ConGen with consent auths. Any public announcement shld contain statement in sense foregoing. Also leaves ur discretion number employees to be on duty in Glen Line Bldg during emergency. As you suggest, protection and necessary services Amer natls on emergency basis shld continue.
Acheson