893.6359 Wolfram Ore/66
The Ambassador in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 24.]
Sir: I have the honor to refer to my despatch No. 217, May 27, 1939, on the subject “Sale of Wolfram produced in China”, and to enclose in this relation a translation of a third-person note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dated May 24, 1939, together with copies of the enclosures thereto.36 These enclosures, constituting an exchange of letters between the Chairman of the National Resources Commission and the General Manager of the Pekin Syndicate Limited, confirm the existence of a mutual understanding that the sale of wolfram ore shall be conducted in conformity with the various treaties and agreements—particularly the Nine Power Treaty—, and also confirm that there shall be no discrimination with regard to countries other than those engaged in hostilities with China in relation to transactions in the wolfram ore trade.
Respectfully yours,
Counselor of Embassy
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