893.74/171: Telegram

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

[Paraphrase]

290. Notwithstanding my vigorous representations the Government of China is wilfully putting off its signature to the Federal Telegraph bond issue, possibly because of the Japanese, British, and Danish protests, possibly because of internal political considerations. The result is practically a nullification for the time of the postponement. It has been awaiting action for a month and three weeks. Federal Telegraph engineer at Shanghai will go on with his task there. I would suggest that the Department send forward through this Legation a strong communication to the Chinese Government.

Ruddock