Office of the Historian

124.936/9–149: Telegram

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

Canton, September 1, 1949—2 p. m.
[Received September 1—8:21 a. m.]

Cantel 1059. Foreign Office requests OffEmb install coat of arms over USIS building Canton as symbol that US still carrying on diplomatic relations with Nationalist Government. Replied I could see no objection view almost daily visits of OffEmb staff members to Canton, using USIS building as base and as place to receive calls and written communications.

Have taken no action. Request Department’s instruction, particularly view statement made August 31 by Acting Foreign Minister Yeh to British Counselor that “US Embassy returning to Canton very soon”.

Strong