Purchase by the United States Shipping Board of 12 Japanese ships—Abandonment of the project of sending Chinese troops to Europe—Charter by the United States Shipping Board of 23 Japanese ships—Conclusion of contracts for the construction of 35 ships in Japan—Abandonment of the project of deporting German subjects to Australia—Discussion with the Allied Governments regarding the chartering of additional Japanese tonnage
[601] The Representative of the British Ministry of Shipping (Fisher) to the Chairman of the War Trade Board (McCormick)
Washington,
August 31, 1918.
War Trade Board Files: Japanese Tonnage Negotiations, Vol. II
[602] The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Japan (Morris)
Washington,
October 31, 1918—4 p.m.
File No. 763.72119/2457a
[603] The Ambassador in Japan (Morris) to the Secretary of State
Tokyo,
November 3, 1918, 1 p.m.
[Received November 3, 11.22 a.m.]
[Received November 3, 11.22 a.m.]
File No. 763.72119/2458