123 Stuart, J. Leighton: Telegram
The Minister-Counselor of Embassy in China (Clark) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 19—6:04 a. m.]
Cantel 779. Am unaware all reasons motivating Department’s desire Dr. Stuart visit Canton. On other hand, I have deep sympathy for him in his predicament (Nanking 1546, July 18 to Department, repeated Canton 647). He has given his life to Yenching and he [Page 794] envisages the loss of any personal influence he might later bring to bear with Communists in protection Yenching and I have been sufficiently closely associated with him past 2 years to be aware his mental torture. As loyal servant of public he appears willing come Canton if necessary in interests of US despite fact that to do so will be negation of everything for which he has stood through his long life in China.
If US domestic requirements will be satisfied thereby, I am most willing proceed Okinawa and meet Dr. Stuart there. I have seen everyone in authority in Canton recently and it might well be said that in order avoid overwearying Ambassador who is no longer young, I had been directed meet him Okinawa give him views Chinese Government.