394.1153 Smith Company, Werner G./57: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Consul General at Shanghai (Lockhart)
536. Following for Tokyo and also for your guidance:
“Reference Nanking’s 158, September 8, 9 p.m., in regard to interference with American commerce and shipping on the Yangtze.
The Department is studying the question of possible further representations. Meanwhile, the Department feels that the information in the telegram under reference can be used to best advantage by the Embassy at Tokyo and by the Consulate General at Shanghai in conversations from time to time with appropriate Japanese officials.”
Repeat to Nanking.