File No. 861.00/1763a
The Secretary of State to the Minister in China (Reinsch)
The American Government is disturbed by the reports that Chinese soil is being used for conferences looking to the establishment in Russian territory of a government opposed to those now in control and as a base for possible military operations to effectuate such a [Page 153] government. These activities may unnecessarily involve China in an entanglement that will embarrass other powers at war with Germany and Austria.
The scene of these operations seems to be on the line of the Chinese Eastern Railway. Has not the Chinese Government occupied this line with its troops? If so, is it not in control? Do you think the Chinese Government has carefully considered the possible results of these activities?