701.4193/8–649: Telegram
The Counselor of Embassy in China (Jones) to the Secretary of State
[Received 11:23 p. m.]
1729. Re Embtel 1722, August 5 to Department, repeated Shanghai 948, Canton 719. British Ambassador recommending his Government that he depart China for consultation London after Nationalist Government has moved from Canton. He is further recommending that British Government make early announcement that he will be recalled for consultation some time before formation government in Commie China.
Stevenson has always hoped to delay his departure Nanking long enough to avoid nomination Chargé d’Affaires, Canton.
Sent Department, repeated Embassy Canton 722, Shanghai 950, London 2.