693.002/885: Telegram
The Consul at Swatow (Young) to the Secretary of State
[Received 1 p.m.]
34. Referring to the Department’s telegram dated June 28, 6 p.m.,89 regarding reorganization of Chinese Maritime Customs in Swatow, the Japanese Army Service Corps is in complete control of the customhouse and the officers and employees of the Chinese Maritime Customs are temporarily displaced. The measures to be taken in connection with the resumption of customs operation have not been disclosed but it’s safe to assume that certain demands will be presented such as the diversion of customs revenue into the Japanese hands instead of being remitted to Chungking and the imposition of a new tariff schedule favorable to Japanese products to replace the one hitherto in force. There is no indication when the matters will be settled. I shall keep the Department informed.
Repeated to Chungking.
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