124.93/7–849: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 8—9:25 a. m.]
1457. Apparently there is difference of opinion on type of representation Chungking between representatives Canton and Chiefs of Mission Nanking. British Ambassador frankly admits he and his Counselor Canton differ in their views desirability sending diplomatic representatives to Chungking when Government moves there (re Canton telegram 688, July 5 to Department, repeated Nanking 461). Netherlands’ situation is complicated by lack of personnel, although Netherlands’ Ambassador here does not personally approve of diplomatic representative ultimately Chungking. So far as I can ascertain, that seems to be view of most other Ambassadors here, many of whom are practically incommunicado and whose views are probably not known by their respective governments or vice versa.
Sent Department 1457, repeated OffEmb Canton 613.