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

125.3513/10–449: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Consul at Dairen (Paddock)

Washington, October 4, 1949—2 p. m.

167. Since due arrest Chao Yi-hsien you will probably be unable make lump sum severance payments and dire needs his family auth[orize] payment not exceeding $500 in lieu lump sum salary severance payment to family chargeable allotment OK–138220, Approp 1900522 emergencies arising Diplomatic Consular Service 1950.

Inform Dept action taken.

Chao Yi-hsien eligible for annuity upon receipt his application. Suggest you inform family of this matter. This connection inform Dept details his case requested Deptel 149, Sep 22.⁸⁰

Webb

80. Not printed.