120.301/2–2049: Telegram
The Consul General at Shanghai (Cabot) to the Secretary of State
[Received February 19—11:30 p. m.]
606. Deptel 313, February 18.40 I wish to go on record as believing emphatically this is no time for dependents to be returning to Shanghai area. Not only are there perceptible signs troubles here are only beginning but also I feel such matters as future of aid program, recognition of Communist-dominated government and other matters which may strongly affect treatment of Americans here, particularly officials, should be clarified before dependents are permitted to return.
Sent Department, repeated Manila 36, Canton 76, Nanking 408.