861.77 Chinese Eastern/148: Telegram

The Ambassador in Germany (Schurman) to the Secretary of State

139. Embassy’s telegram 137, July 30, 11 a.m.36 By an official communiqué published in the newspapers of this morning, local Soviet Embassy reiterates earlier denials of direct negotiations with the Chinese Minister here and denies in particular latest reports stated to come from Washington that the Soviet Embassy has “sounded” Chinese Legation in Berlin in connection with the railway conflict.

Schurman
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