124.93/8–2049: Telegram

The Counselor of Embassy in China ( Jones ) to the Secretary of State

1843. ReEmbtel 1835, August 19.62 Would like to inform other friendly missions, particularly North Atlantic group, Department’s decision drastically reduce OffEmb Nanking. (Deptel 975, August 17.63) However, there are no secrets Diplomatic Corps Nanking and Department should be prepared for leak to press if I am authorized inform colleagues this new development. Please instruct.

Jones
  1. Not printed; it reported in detail the Embassy’s recommendations on the personnel situation (124.936/8–1949).
  2. Not printed; it dealt with more technical aspects of personnel reduction which marked a decision to begin a process of attrition with respect to the duties and strength of the Embassy’s staff (124.93/7–2749).