693.119/277: Telegram
The Minister in China (Reinsch) to the Acting Secretary of State
Peking, July 2, 1919,
3 p.m.
[Received July 2, 3.05 p.m.]
[Received July 2, 3.05 p.m.]
Navy Department has made a contract with Japanese firm for the purchase of arms and ammunition. Alleging necessity of suppressing piracy, Chinese Government asks for raising of arms embargo. General opinion is no change should be made as yet.
Reinsch