893.102H/328: Telegram
The Chargé in China ( Tenney ) to the Secretary of State
Peking
,
October 11,
1919—1 p.m.
[Received October 11—8:25 a.m.]
[Received October 11—8:25 a.m.]
Referring to Department’s telegram of August 2nd, 4 p.m. Russian Legation will not agree to provisional acceptance of Anglo-Russian agreement. American interests are suffering greatly because of this deadlock. American consulate at Harbin reports practical application of Anglo-Russian agreement free from objection. I favor a promise to accept agreement without proviso when recognition of Russian Government makes ratification possible and ask permission to act accordingly.
Tenney