893.00/12–3049: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Consul General at Shanghai (McConaughy)
2519. Urtel 5442 Dec 29. Established policy this Govt take no action which wld have effect lessening effectiveness Nationalist “blockade”. But wld be embarrassing if you only consular representative Shanghai opposing or failing sign res purporting to be motivated purely humanitarian considerations. Dept desires you exert ur influence vigorously [Page 1190] possible have res confined specifically need fon community on strictly humanitarian grounds freedom depart Shanghai and, from time to time, means travel do so well as means receive and send mail and receive urgently needed medical and related supplies.
If res confined lines suggested Dept wld have no objection ur supporting it. Case doubt refer text Dept urgent consideration.