123 Stuart, J. Leighton: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 16—2:23 a. m.]
1537. In compliance Deptel 833, July 15, we informed Director Alien Affairs Office this morning that, under instructions US Government, Embassy could under no circumstances accede to requirement [Page 789] of “shop guarantees” for myself and official party. Huang Hua replied that such decision was out of his competence and that he would refer entire matter to Peiping urgently. Suggest Department give no publicity to these difficulties until Peiping authorities have had opportunity to reply this reference.
In light of this development and approaching week end I see no possibility of maintaining original schedule. Consequently I will now plan to depart Nanking morning of July 19 circumstances permitting.
Consul General Cabot, Vice Consul Olive and wife arrived from Shanghai this morning. (Deptel 832, July 14.14) We will not be assured of latter’s exit China until we have submitted applications for exit entire party, presently being delayed by “shop guarantee” requirement.
Sent Department, repeated OffEmb Canton 645, Taipei 64, Department pass Peiping 277.
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