Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1923, Volume I

893.74/288: Telegram

The Minister in China (Schurman) to the Secretary of State

Peking, April 22, 1923—12 noon.
[Received April 22—4:42 a.m.]

117. Situation described in my 100, April 10, 1 p.m., still obtains. I learn on reliable authority that Japanese Legation in the last few days has made urgent representations to Prime Minister, to Foreign Office and to Minister of the Navy that Federal contract should not be considered by Cabinet for the present, on the ground that negotiations on the subject are being conducted with our Government by Hanihara.⁶ This statement appears to be influencing the Chinese Government. Please instruct.

Schurman

6. Japanese Ambassador at Washington.