793.94/2025: Telegram
The Consul at Geneva (Gilbert) to the Secretary of State
[Received 2:20 p.m.]
166. Consulate’s number 165, October 9, 11 a.m. I have just returned from an interview with Drummond.
[Page 146]1. He is proposing to Lerroux the immediate despatch of identic telegrams to the Chinese and Japanese Governments reminding them of their engagements not to aggravate the situation.
Because of recent developments this is essentially aimed at the Japanese. It is hoped however that its publicity will assist in quieting Chinese public opinion which is looking to the League to “do something” immediately.
[Paraphrase.] 2. Drummond told me in confidence that as a result of developments which he considers most alarming, the Council probably will meet the evening of October 12 or the next morning. He believes the meeting will be on the earlier date. He reiterated that he most earnestly hoped you would have something at that time for him to present. It is his feeling that the tide in the whole affair might be turned if he had at hand “neutral” information to present to the Council when it reconvenes. [End paraphrase.]