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

893.00/7–1449: Telegram

The Ambassador in China (Stuart) to the Secretary of State

Nanking, July 14, 1949—6 p. m.
[Received July 14—10:58 a. m.]

1525. Re Shanghai’s 2667, July 8 to Dept,³⁶ repeated EmbOff Canton 864. We concur with recommendation in Shanghai’s reference telegram that we should make representations against Nationalist air attacks on Shanghai and other large population centers not only because of inflammation of anti-American sentiment but also on humanitarian grounds and because of their doubtful military utility in any case. We recall that representations to Chinese Government last November re Nationalist bombing of Mukden seemed to have some effect, though representations were limited to concern over American lives and property Mukden.

Sent Department 1525, repeated Shanghai 856, EmbOff Canton 637.

Stuart

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