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

893.515/5–1849: Telegram

The Consul General at Peiping (Clubb) to the Secretary of State

Peiping, May 18, 1949—6 p. m.
[Received May 18—2:41 p. m.]

852. ReContel 835, May 13, second paragraph. French and Dutch Consulates, after initial deposit, were approached by representatives bank who requested deposits be changed their personal names. French Consul⁸⁹ complied (he later said he felt he might have complied too hastily). Matter understood still be under negotiation with Dutch who requested written communication setting forth bank’s reasoning.

Received third paragraph, my letter May 11 was returned today by bank without comment. This office considers it has fulfilled its obligations vis-à-vis bank re new regulations which as stated Conreftel do not contain any provision seemingly applicable official funds.

Sent Department 852, repeated Nanking 545, OffEmb Canton 120, Shanghai 569.

Clubb

89. Michel Bréal.