861.77/1921: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Minister in China (Crane)
Washington, January 15,
1921—2 p.m.
25. Your 364, November 9, 4 p.m. Department deems it unwise for Legation or Consulate at Harbin to take any official action in Harbin Municipality matter at present. At the same time no obstacles should be placed in the way of any efforts of private individuals to acquire land provided such efforts in no way involve commitments of an official character.
Davis