893.51/4456: Telegram
The Minister in China (Schurman) to the Secretary of State
Peking, December 15,
1923—10 a.m.
[Received December 15—4:20 a.m.]
[Received December 15—4:20 a.m.]
402. My 399, December 14, 11 a.m. From commander of South China Patrol:
“December 14, 9 p.m. Conference of Naval officers agreed that United States, England, France, Portugal and Japan be represented in landing force if used. Chinese press indicates Government is starting antiforeign agitation. It states enormous customs revenues needed to reduce taxes and cost of living are being held by the Powers”.
For the Minister:
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