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

125.8571/9–249: Telegram

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

Shanghai, September 2, 1949—3 p. m.
[Received September 2—9:21 a. m.]

3615. September 1 several tax bills presented with taxpayer’s name given as “former American Government”. As unable identify properties from bills, they not accepted and authorities asked check ownership. Bills returned today with information identifying them as US Government-owned. Taxpayer’s name as given above crossed out and name F. E. Farnsworth⁵⁶ inserted. Am returning bills today stating individual American citizens not liable for payment taxes on US Government-owned properties China; if determined Government liable to payment taxes, payment will be made by Government not by individual citizens; and requesting appropriate correction on bills.

Sent Department 3615, repeated Nanking 1895, Peiping 303.

McConaughy

56. Consul at Shanghai.