893.102S/2336: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
Chungking, October 24, 1940—10
a.m.
[Received 10:18 a.m.]
[Received 10:18 a.m.]
542. Department’s 179, October 21, 5 p.m. While I am not hopeful of any cooperation from the Japanese side, I think that it would be wise to explore matter of courts privately with the Japanese Consul General before discussing matter with colleagues. I am certain that Chinese Government consent beforehand will not be forthcoming but believe that after the matter has been accomplished it will interpose nothing more than pro forma objection.
Sent to the Department. Repeated to Peiping, Shanghai.
Johnson