125.6336/12–1648: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in China (Stuart)
Washington, December 23,
1948—6 p. m.
1876. Urtel 2536 Dec 16. While Dept opinion unilateral statement US re Comms failure provide normal communication facilities Mukden would be of doubtful efficacy restoring communications, believes joint approach those Govts having consular establishments Mukden might have some effect. Emb therefore authorized your discretion discuss question informally Brit French Embs Nanking view possible release joint statement. Keep Dept informed and submit any agreed text Dept’s review and approval.
Lovett