Office of the Historian

861.77/1812: Telegram

The Minister in China (Crane) to the Secretary of State

Peking, November 9, 1920—4 p.m.
[Received November 9—10:18 a.m.]

364. Your 122, May 22, 3 p.m. Consideration [for] American business urgently requires at least working settlement of American municipal rights and obligations Harbin. In view of recognized Chinese altered status vis à vis new railway agreement and position of Russians, I venture to suggest that American consul Harbin be empowered in consultation with Chinese to draft between the two Governments agreement for the approval of Department. Harbin Taoyin recently in Peking intimated his willingness for early settlement.

Crane