393.115/12–745: Telegram

The Chargé in China (Robertson) to the Secretary of State

2114. [For the Consul General at Tientsin:] Have protested to Foreign Office action General Chiang Shih-yi (re your Nos. 24, 25, December 4). Foreign Office stands squarely behind principles set forth Embassy telegram 1950, November 9 and Tientsin Chinese authorities [Page 1416] are being notified by telegram accordingly. (Sent Tientsin, repeated Dept.) Please report promptly and in specific terms any violations.

Robertson