893.76/11–1548: Telegram
The Consul General at Mukden (Ward) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 14—10:47 p. m.]
568. Proclamation No. 4 of Shenyang46 Military Control Committee, dated today, states that pursuant instructions from Northeast [Page 835] People’s Army Liberation Headquarters operation radio stations by Chinese or foreigners within liberated area is prohibited unless authorized by military authorities. Radio stations with all transmitting and receiving equipment are to be converted into custody above committee within 36 hours. Stations not reported, pursuant above proclamation, shall be subject confiscation and persons responsible for operation such stations shall be punished by law. Radio receiving sets exempted from provisions this proclamation.
I am seeking appointment with mayor for purpose clarifying status our station and shall, if obliged suspend transmission messages, endeavor obtain permission retain and operate receiving apparatus. Shall exert utmost effort have continued operation our station approved.
Department pass Nanking 689.
- Mukden.↩