393.1115/11–149: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Consul General at Taipei (Macdonald)

446. In discussing with official personnel question evac their dependents (Deptel 423 Nov 2) ConGen, while pointing out that this is of course matter individual decision, shld impress upon them seriousness with which highest qtrs Wash regard safety Amer women and children Formosa, and cite fact that actions such personnel on warning will inevitably tend set example for Amer community.

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