393.1115/7–2649: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Counselor of Embassy in China (Jones)
913. Dept concurs that Emb, ConGen Peiping, and Dept shld be informed immed when cases subject of urtel 1628 Jul 26 arise. However, is possible some cases may be settled satisfactorily and without undue delay locally and circumstances be such that protests on higher level might serve only irritate local Commie auths concerned. Suggest cirtel be changed to fol: [Page 811]
“In all cases involving Amers in ur district where clear evidence exists lack protection afforded by Commie auths, you are instructed (1) attempt protest through most effective or feasible channels to local auths citing circumstances (2) provide ConGen Peiping and Emb Nanking with details and recommendation whether or not those posts shld at that time attempt lodge similar protest with Commie auths Peiping, Nanking (3) rpt info Dept. You shld keep Emb, Peiping and Dept informed re outcome such cases. Re cases concerning which you have initially recommended Emb and Peiping not attempt protest, you shld at any subsequent time you feel such protest desirable recommend such, repeating message to Dept. Emb to keep Dept, Peiping and post concerned informed re protests. Peiping to keep Emb, Dept and post concerned informed re protests.”