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393.1115/2–249: Telegram

The Ambassador in China ( Stuart ) to the Secretary of State

Nanking , February 2, 1949—9 p. m.
[Received February 3—1:59 a. m.]

300. Re Shanghai’s 279, January 28, repeated Nanking. As comment on reftel, Embassy states that in performance protective function in Nanking district it expects to continue issue posters identifying and protecting American property this city. However, American property here insignificant compared to Shanghai and Embassy believes problem arising widespread use of posters should be decided by Consulates for localities their districts, subject Departmental approval.

Sent Department, repeated Shanghai 133.

Stuart