393.1115/8–149: Telegram
The Minister-Counselor of Embassy in China (Clark) to the Secretary of State
Canton, August 1,
1949—9 p. m.
[Received 11:25 p. m.]
[Received 11:25 p. m.]
Cantel 862. Liquidation and evacuation American oil companies reported Cantel 858, July 31, repeated Nanking 566, Shanghai 473, not being made public here for few days. Expected when generally known highly influence other Americans.
Missionaries, however, generally not making any plans evacuate although some known feel unwise remain but unable act without consent home missions. Department may wish discuss problem head offices also (Cantel 845, July 28, repeated Nanking 560, Shanghai 467).
Sent Department Cantel 862; repeated Nanking 572, Shanghai 476.
Clark