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

124.93/8–1149: Telegram

The Chargé in China (Clark) to the Secretary of state

Canton, August 11, 1949—noon.
[Received 2:05 p. m.]

Cantel 893. Military situation deteriorating so rapidly we may be compelled leave Canton prior August 15.⁶⁶ Suggest therefore desirability expediting decision posed Cantel 883, August 5⁶⁷ re closing Canton Consulate.

Clark

66. In telCan No. 553, August 12, p. 1313, the Department authorized closing the Embassy office “whenever in your judgment this move desirable”.
67. Post, p. 1308.