434. Telegram 1467 to Geneva1
1467. For Johnson. Your 1320.
You may inform Wang at next meeting that immediately upon receipt text his letter Department undertook investigation situation Liu Yung-ming. Hospital stated that although Liu not repeat not completely recovered, he now able to travel. US immigration authorities obtained transit visa for Hong Kong and have arranged his return. He sailed for Hong Kong on President Wilson January 8.
American Red Cross has also been investigating case in response to request from Madame Li Te-chuan and is in communication with her concerning case.
Indian Embassy, in response to Peiping request, took up Liu case with Department. On being informed of action taken to effect Liu’s repatriation, Embassy expressed satisfaction and stated no action their part appeared necessary.
- Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.93/12–2855. Confidential; Priority; Limited Distribution. Drafted by Clough; cleared in draft by Dulles, Sebald, and Phleger and by McConaughy.↩