125.351/10–549: Telegram
The Consul at Dairen (Paddock) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 6—10:14 p. m.]
310. Consulate staff can embark with few hours notice, Deptel 164. However, unable give assurances as to possible delays arising from local authorities. As emphasized previous telegrams, they act only on basis orders from Moscow. Thus it would seem Department is in better position answer Hong Kong telegram than Consulate.
It is hoped Department’s action re diversion ship has not been held up by referring subject to Consul: Telegram was transmitted without priority rating.
USSR recognition of CCP government expected to alter situation here radically. However, as Soviets not yet withdrawn military occupation of Dairen, presumably advisable for Department continue plan evacuate Consulate staff on basis Soviets are responsible for city and port.
[Page 928]Contel 306, September 30 unanswered; thus Consulate will continue act on basis Deptel 157, September 28.