Office of the Historian

893.01/9–2349: Telegram

The Consul General at Tientsin (Smyth) to the Secretary of State

Tientsin, September 23, 1949—4 p. m.
[Received September 24—10:43 a. m.]

779. Radio reports during past few days give much publicity to statements British Government intends recognize Communist Government as soon as set up. American business men here anxious learn whether US Government proposes similar action in order determine their course action.

Smyth