763.72119/2741: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Minister in China ( Reinsch )
Washington
, November 25, 1918—4 p.m.
Your November 22d, 12 A.M. and your November 20th, 8 P.M. The Department is strongly of the opinion that no American citizens should serve as advisers to the Chinese Government Peace Delegation. The delegates of the United States to the Peace Conference will be glad to confer informally with the Chinese delegation about matters affecting their interests. You will discreetly use the above information. For your guidance position as stated in Department’s November 18th, four P.M. remains the attitude of this Government.
Lansing