611.939/99: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in China (Peck)
Washington, March 7,
1939—5 p.m.
43. Your 147, March 1, 3 p.m., in regard to shipment of certain articles to Shanghai from areas under control of the Chinese Government. While obviously American consular officers cannot give the guarantees mentioned in the telegram under reference, the Department suggests that the Embassy and the Consulate General at Shanghai attempt, in consultation with the Chinese authorities and the merchants concerned, to arrive at a procedure that will meet the situation.
Repeated to Peiping and Shanghai.
Hull