125.0093/2–149: Telegram
The Chargé in the Philippines ( Lockett ) to the Secretary of State
[Received February 1—8:42 a. m.]
271. Since evacuées look to Nanking for instructions concerning their movements, I venture to suggest that Nanking be adequately informed of Department’s policy concerning return of evacuées so there will not continue to exist any misunderstanding about it. Air Attaché plane from Nanking arrived Manila, February 1 for purpose of departing February 3 with evacuées. Air Attaché Nanking has been shown Deptel 116, Jan. 31. I will confer with Air Attaché Nanking tomorrow morning and inform Department immediately of his plans relative his return Nanking with evacuées.