123 Jones, J. Wesley: Telegram
The Counselor of Embassy in China (Jones) to the Secretary of State
[Received September 15—12:48 p. m.]
2106. Following memorandum was presented Nanking Aliens Affairs Office this morning:
“John Wesley Jones, American FSO with rank of Counselor of Embassy, made application to Nanking Public Safety Bureau for permission depart China September 2, 1949. Mr. Jones has complied with all requirements of PSB in taking application to exit but has thus far failed to receive approved permit. He plans to leave Nanking on Sunday, September 18 for Shanghai and to sail from that port September 24 on SS General Gordon.
“Mr. Jones, who entered China 1 year ago with full diplomatic immunity, expects that he will be permitted to return to his country without hindrance or further delay.”
Similar memorandum mutatis mutandis concerning Bennett submitted same time. Both notes returned with statement absence diplomatic [Page 832] relations written communication mentioning diplomatic immunity could not be accepted with reference exit permits. Official added that question was under study.
Sent Department 2106, repeated Shanghai 1146, and Peiping 369.