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

File No. 893.811/265

Minister Reinsch to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

American Legation,
Peking, August 22, 1917, 11 p.m.

Pan Fu, who negotiated Canal agreement, has resigned and will leave office in a few days. Unless the agreement is at once concluded Legation and Carey fear long negotiations with the new director may become necessary. Immediate decision of this protracted affair is desirable. Please inform International Corporation.

Reinsch