861.77/1098: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Japan (Morris)
Peking is being directed to repeat to you an instruction relative to Harbin’s September 25, 11 a.m. and Stevens’ report that the Chinese may be urged to appoint Semenoff Director of the Chinese Eastern Railway.
It is hoped that if you find any evidence of a disposition on the part of Japan to ask for such an appointment you will in your discretion emphasize that such action would be at variance with the policy of the Allies in supporting Kolchak and with their understanding in regard to the joint operation of the Siberian Railway system.