Office of the Historian

393.1115/7–549: Telegram

The Consul at Canton (Scott) to the Secretary of State

Canton, July 5, 1949.
[Received July 6—12:56 a. m.]

218. Eighteen Americans, all missionaries, now resident Kulangsu (Amoy) will remain except for family of four soon departing on transfer to Manila. Those in up-country stations also said not evacuating; some visiting Amoy for vacations. Two American male employees Civil Air Transport, families already evacuated, will leave if situation worsens.

Consular posters left with Dr. Clarence Holleman, informal head of Colony. Group reports no problems; funds sufficient; relations local authorities very good.

Scott