861.77/631: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Minister in China (Reinsch)

Your January 20th 10 P.M.

You may advise Chinese Government informally and orally of the terms of the railway agreement together with memorandum agreed to by Mr. Morris with Viscount Uchida and state that Mr. Morris has been authorized to proceed to Vladivostok to settle preliminary arrangements. You will be instructed further when formal approval is given.

Polk