93.711/99: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Minister in China (Johnson)
79. Your 220, March 7, 3 p.m. Your view as expressed in the last paragraph of your telegram under reference is in substantial [Page 685] accord with the Department’s view as expressed in the last paragraph of the Department’s 373, November 21, 1932, 5 p.m.79
You are therefore authorized to act accordingly but, in view of the fact that you have discussed this question with your British colleague, the Department feels that you should again, before taking action, discuss the matter with him in the light of recent developments; also, with any other of your interested colleagues with whom you may have discussed the matter.