393.115/2–249: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Consul General at Shanghai ( Cabot )
Washington
, February
17, 1949—6 p. m.
302. To insure all useful means taken protect US prop[erty] (ConGen tel 279, Jan 28, rptd Emb 206; Embtel 300, Feb 2, rptd ConGen 133) during interval possible civil disturbances and view Brit action Dept feels ConGen should issue on request Am[erican] owners protection posters wherever substantial Am financial interest known exist.
Acheson