793.94/608½
Memorandum by Mr. Hugh S. Gibson, Division of Foreign Intelligence, Department of State
[
Washington
,]
November 5, 1917
.
When the Chinese Minister called on the Secretary this morning he was handed copies of the notes exchanged with the Japanese Special Ambassador. The Secretary informed him that China had not been informed in regard to the negotiations in progress because it was felt that if she were informed and made no protest her responsibility would be engaged.