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

893.00/8–1949: Telegram

The Consul at Shanghai (McConaughy) to the Secretary of State ³²

Shanghai, August 19, 1949—5 p. m.
[Received August 19—5:43 a. m.]

3341. Attempted bombing customs lighthouse tenders August 18, 3 p.m. (ConGentel 3311, August 18³³), illustrates essentiality prompt assurances responsible authorities Canton and Taipei safe conduct, noninterference proposed call Gordon September 17 if withdrawal Americans on that vessel to succeed. Safe conduct given by Chinese Nationalist Government Canton probably insufficient protect evacuation vessels from bold daylight aerial attacks based on Taiwan unless Generalissimo notified and his personal assurance obtained.

Sent Department; repeated OffEmb Canton 1029.

McConaughy

32. Text printed from corrected copy received August 19, 11 p. m.
33. Not printed.