861.77/1803: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Minister in China (Crane)
324. Your 357, November 5, 6 p.m. For your information and repetition to Stevens.
“Colonel Johnson is hereby designated by the Government of the United States to act as president pro tempore of the Technical Board during your absence. Inform Smith.
George [Frederick?] W. Stevens, Consortium representative, scheduled to sail from San Francisco November 18 per Siberia Maru and Department believes it would be advisable for you to meet him in case you would not be too much delayed.”
Inform Tokyo.