893.51/2444: Telegram
The Chargé in China (Tenney) to the Secretary of State
[Received 7.30 p.m.]
Only for the Secretary.
Department’s telegram September 23, 5 p.m.69 After confidential conversations with leading Chinese officials I wish to endorse fully telegrams sent to Department by Minister Reinsch September 7th and 15th.70 In my opinion the delay in organizing a three nation consortium is seriously lowering the prestige of America and is hastening the domination of China by Japan. If the organization of the consortium is completed and a responsible representative designated in advance, confident of securing the support of President and new Premier and probably also of Tuan Chi-jui to reasonable consortium proposals.