893.74/341: Telegram

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

249. My 248, July 3, 3 p.m. I understand that telegram to following effect was sent yesterday to Sze by the Chinese Foreign Office:

“Today Cabinet confidentially settled that the China and American wireless contract be maintained. Mitsui and Company have given date for the completion of their station by the end of July. The Chinese Government are taking over the station according to the supplementary contract. China-American wireless contract will then be able to proceed. It is only a question of time. The Chinese Government have no intention to delay the matter. Please convey this information to the American Government.”

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For the Minister:
Bell