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

102.22/7–3149: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Consul at Shanghai (McConaughy)⁴⁰

Washington, August 3, 1949—4 p. m.

1517. Reurtel 2978, Jul 31, it is suggested ConGen (or Emb) within its discretion endeavor interest Indian representation Shanghai (or Nanking) in question Sikh participation ConGen difficulties with ex-Navy employees. Approach would also be applicable to Sikh involvement in other labor disputes where there is incitement by local elements. Point out in connection ConGen siege every endeavor arrive fair settlement made by US Govt; ConGen obviously unable negotiate under duress; Foreign Affairs Bureau expressly requested no settlement until it reviewed case; FAB failure act on Navy team proposal. Request Indian rep bring foregoing attention Sikh leadership Shanghai, pointing out that any situation in China involving disorder, lawlessness affects position all foreigners.

Indian Emb here and AmEmbassy Delhi being informed along foregoing lines with request for action Indian FonOff.

Acheson

40. Repeated to the Embassy at Nanking as No. 912.