893.73/61: Telegram
The Chargé in China (Perkins) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 16—9:07 a.m.]
1156. Department’s instruction 1337, September 4th4 and Legation’s telegram Number 998, November 14th, 5 p.m. Following from Kuo Wen News Agency featured local press of December 14:
“The Nanking telegram saying [sic] the Minister of Communications has decided to notify the Eastern Cable Company that its agreement with the Chinese Government, which expires the end of next year, will not be renewed in its present form. A communication to this effect will be delivered to the company on or before December 20th.”
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