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

893.00/5–449: Telegram

The Consul at Tsingtao (Strong) to the Secretary of State

Tsingtao, May 4, 1949—6 p. m.
[Received May 4—2:12 p. m.]

175. [To Nanking:] View conditions stated my telegram 135 to Nanking, 42 OffEmb Canton, 173 Department today,⁷⁸ plus future lack transport except in final emergency, ConGen in agreement with ComNav despatch May 2, quietly by word mouth, advised all non-Asiatics, plus Filipinos, May 12 was deadline for normal naval transportation to Japan, Hong Kong and advised those not intending remain regardless to take advantage current offers.

Twenty-one Americans expected leave May 5 and 6 on US naval vessels for Japan, Hong Kong. Anticipate 10 will seek passage later date, leaving approximately 50 here. Only few persons of other nationalities leaving.

Following departure vessels, will report names Americans destined US.

Sent Nanking 137, OffEmb Canton 44, Department 175.

Strong

78. Vol. viii, “Political and military situation in China”, chapter IV.