693.119/315a: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Chargé in China (Tenney)

91. The Department is in receipt of complaints that Belgium is permitting shipment of arms to China. Was Belgium party to joint declaration reported by you in your 2725 of May 10, 1919,93 and if so report whether you have any evidence confirmatory of statement concerning shipments of arms referred to above contrary to joint declaration.

Colby