124.936/8–1249: Telegram
The Chargé in China (Clark) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 13—9:35 a. m.]
Cantel 931. After discussion matter with Nanking it appears interests all concerned best served by division supervisory responsibilities Chinese Consulates and Hong Kong between two branches Embassy with Consulates outside Red China reporting personnel changes, administrative problems, visa policy, etc., to Canton, and those inside curtain continuing report Nanking. We have been dividing responsibilities on informal basis since fall Nanking. Department has already authorized Nanking issue local travel orders posts Communist areas, with Canton issuing orders for those outside.
This telegram serves as authority Taipei, Kunming, Chungking and Hong Kong report directly us for advice and supervision. We also supervising closure Tihwa.
Nanking inform Consulates Red China.
Sent Nanking 617, repeated Department Cantel 931, Taipei 116, pouched Chungking 14, Hong Kong 40.