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

702.4193/10–1949: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Chargé in China (Strong), at Chungking

Washington, October 19, 1949—6 p. m.

98. Brit FonOff has asked Brit Emb Nanking ensure appropriate arrangements made for assumption US interests in cases where Brit US consular districts do not coincide. To assist this respect forward Chungking list Amcits Kweichow (Deptel 91 Sept 28 para A⁶⁵). Discuss with Brit Con assuming interests ur district upon closure to ensure no Amcits’ property there left unprotected by reason differences consular districts.

Acheson

65. Telegram No. 89, September 28, 6 p. m., to the Vice Consul at Chungking; paragraph A referred to British agreement to afford protection to American citizens in China upon closure of U.S. diplomatic and consular offices and named specific services which the Department proposed to ask the British to perform for U.S. citizens. These services included financial assistance, welfare whereabouts, assistance in case of physical danger or distress, reports of death, conservation of personal property, reports of births and notarial service. No visa or passport services would be required.