693.002/762: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Japan (Grew)
Washington, October 24, 1938—7
p.m.
359. Shanghai’s 1350, October 19, 6 p.m., in regard to Chinese Customs, which has been forwarded to you by mail. It is suggested that, bearing in mind our position as set forth during the past year in telegraphic instructions to your office, you avail yourself of a convenient opportunity to discuss this matter with your British and French colleagues and that you inform the Department of the result of your discussions and of your views in the matter.
Sent to Tokyo via Shanghai.
Repeated to Chungking and Peiping.
Hull