125.6336/12–248: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Consul General at Hong Kong (Hopper)
365. Dept has had no word from ConGen Mukden since his plain language tel Nov 1859 reporting radio transmitter in process “being seized”. He had previously reported use Chinese or foreign radio transmitters would be permitted only by authorization Comm mil authorities and had also described his efforts obtain authorization continued use consular radio transmitter.
Have member your staff give gist foregoing orally Chi Comm representatives Hong Kong and endeavor ascertain whether Comm reps in position obtain info re Ward and staff Mukden and can arrange transmit message from Ward to you. He should point out to Comms false position they placed in by preventing Ward use consular radio without at same time providing facilities transmission his messages accordance with customary practice. In approaching Comms Hong Kong, he should give no indication action being taken on instructions from Dept.