393.115/9–2149: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Consul at Shanghai (McConaughy)

1940. Urgently request full report all facts bearing on allegations made by Chinese Foreign Office stated Cantel 1134, Sep 21 to Dept, rptd Shanghai 542. Include all pertinent entries both vessels logs and other info which masters can supply. Make available immed and without comment to Isbrandtsen’s reps Hong Kong and Shanghai statements made by Chen reftel. Action latter Hong Kong and Shanghai respectively.

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