861.77/2618: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Consul at Harbin (Hanson)
Washington, July 25,
1922—4 p.m.
For Stevens: Your July 22, 4 p.m. received and contents carefully noted.
Situation is certainly fraught with difficulty but I am convinced that we have adopted the only course possible under the circumstances. Your observations and recommendations are always welcome and I shall keep you advised of developments.
Hughes