123 Stuart, J. Leighton: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 29—6:28 a. m.]
1645. I informed Huang Hua yesterday of Departments concession in permitting Embassy to sign as guarantor of members my party (Deptel 890, July 27). He said he would have to refer matter to Peiping. Today we are informed that local public safety bureau will accept Embassy as guarantor. Consequently applications for exit [Page 805] permits are being submitted to public safety this afternoon with Embassy’s “chop” and signature of Embassy certifying officer (Bacon). Statement of US Government’s position in acceding to this requirement (Deptel under reference) will be made to Huang Hua tomorrow when I expect to have final interview with him.
I have tentatively set date my departure Monday, August 1, 8 a. m., arriving Okinawa 12:30 same day. While Huang expressed some doubt that this “early date” would give him time to make necessary preparations, he agreed to try. It may be necessary for me to postpone departure one day. I shall keep Department regularly informed.
Sent Department; repeated OffEmb Canton 693, Shanghai 916, Taipei 71.