Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 4, 1917

File No. 893.00/2687

The Secretary of State to Minister Reinsch

[Telegram]

Department of State,
Washington August 16, 1917, 6 p.m.

It is reported here that there is considerable dissatisfaction in China with present Peking Government and that a military Government in opposition has been established at Canton. It is said that thirteen provinces are supporting the Peking Government and nine the Canton Government.

Report by telegraph present outlook and status of situation and whether opposition to Peking Government has reached proportions stated. Repeat to Canton and ask for telegraphic report.

Lansing