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

393.1115/4–2549: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Consul General at Shanghai (Cabot)

Washington, April 25, 1949—5 p. m.

742. ITT⁶⁸ rep[resentative] reports telephone conversation with Shanghai rep Flanley to effect latter has recd what he regards as order from Adm Badger to leave Shanghai. Dept pointed out no Amer official in China has legal or moral authority order any non-official Amer citizen to leave China. You will recall that years ago such step taken in Mexico with result of large claims against US Govt. Dept rptd that it could and would not advise Amer citizens to leave but must of necessity point out danger in situation and suggest that Amers who do not have compelling reason to remain consider departing while transportation means available and indicating that for its part ConGen wld continue to function.

Acheson

68. International Telephone and Telegraph Co.