462. Telegram 1531 to Geneva1
1531. For Johnson.
In response to request from Miner UK Charge made representations his behalf and received reply dated January 18 stating Shanghai authorities have been taking active measures to help Miner settle his affairs and some progress made. However, Miner had intentionally delayed liquidation some his firms. Reply added authorities continuing help him but he himself responsible for his inability leave China quickly and his statement that he was being obstructed was not true.
Local representative Starr Interests says Miner reported recently he had completely transferred one firm to Chinese Communists and about to complete second. He appeared optimistic as result progress being made. Consequently, Department not requesting further British representations this time.
- Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.93/1–2356. Confidential; Priority; Limited Distribution. Drafted by Clough.↩