393.1115/1–2248: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in China (Stuart)

101. In event mass evacuation necessary and in order to meet demands of American public and Congress Dept. desires information monthly basis totals only number Amcitz men, women, children, in critical districts until situation stabilizes. Your discretion as to which areas should report or recommend Dept. least burdensome approach. Dept. would also appreciate advance info as to fund requirement in event mass evacuation Amcitz certain districts necessary.

Lovett