Foreign Relations of the United States, 1949, The Far East: China, Volume IX

125.0093/2–2449: Telegram

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

Washington, March 4, 1949—5 p. m.

299. Reurtel 454 Feb 24.⁴⁸ Dept views situation China too unsettled make positive determination gen return FS dependents, regardless action service attachés returning dependents Nanking. View opinion rptdly expressed by ConGen Shanghai that dependents shld not be returned Shanghai area present, Dept recommends Amb [and] Cabot discuss matter, coordinate views [and] submit joint recommendation re dependents Shanghai personnel desiring return China. This connection Dept will continue maintain dependents Manila for present but urges those personnel not strongly desiring return their dependents China in accordance Deptel 241 Feb 18, consider advisability having dependents returned US.

Re question raised Shanghai’s 635 Feb 23,⁴⁸ Amb retains original authority authorize evacuation Emb and Cons personnel including dependents when his opinion situation warrants.

Acheson

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