493.11 N 15/262: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Minister in China (MacMurray)

393. Your 844, November 26, 11 a.m.

1.
Department considers that claim for rental as such cannot be supported on legal grounds, but will leave to the discretion of the Commissioners to decide to what extent the argument of simple justice should be pressed.
2.
Department agrees to time limit mentioned for original filing of claims with Commission. Time limitation not to affect class claims mentioned in Department’s 185, June 8, 6 p.m., paragraph 1.
Kellogg