Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 5, 1916

File No. 893.811/217

Minister Reinsch to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

American Legation,
Peking, May 15, 1916.

Contract for improvement Grand Canal in Kiangsu providing for loan of $3,000,000 secured by canal tolls has been signed subject to the approval of directors American International Corporation. Highly desirable that ratification should not be delayed.

Reinsch.