393.1115/7–2749: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 27—6:23 a. m.]
1635 [To Canton:] ReDeptel 475 sent Canton July 21, repeated Nanking 863. Embassy Canton and ConGen may wish in discussing evacuation warning Canton district to assure themselves that American businessmen South China are aware experiences American businessmen Shanghai under CCP regime. In confidential conversations with Americans seeking official advice it would appear appropriate to acquaint them with difficulties American firms are experiencing in Shanghai with respect to labor, finances, forced operation, extortion, et cetera (e.g.: Gould case, North China Daily News apology, American-owned public utilities forced charge low rates, borrow from People’s [Page 1276] Bank at high interest rate to maintain increased salary and overhead costs).
Sent OffEmb Canton 684; repeated Shanghai 910, Department.