393.1115/8–2549: Telegram
The Counselor of Embassy in China (Jones) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 25—12:32 p. m.]
1893. Embassy most urgently supports view ConGen, Shanghai’s 3412, August 24, that every effort be continued to secure entry Gordon. Failure of ship to appear will be most bitter disappointment to many hundreds people Shanghai and Nanking. Responsibility for such disappointment will belong properly to either Commies or Nationalists but nonetheless will be placed on APL and US Government unless we have clear record unremitting efforts. Though Nationalists may now consent to one ship only (Canton’s 1009 to Department42), matter should certainly be pressed and new request should follow when need for additional ship apparent. Embassy like ConGen sees no reason anticipate illegal interference Gordon cargo by Commies who must be aware such action would be as effective as Nationalist blockade in frightening away foreign shipping. Embassy feels all possible action should be taken induce and aid APL to adhere to original representations.
Sent Department 1893, repeated Embassy Canton 800, Shanghai 1041.
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