861.77/2131: Telegram

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

181. Your 232, June 27, 4 p.m.

Inquire of Chinese Government whether you have been informed correctly regarding the discussions under way between Chinese authorities and Russo-Asiatic Bank. If so, does Chinese Government propose to cooperate with the Allied Technical Board in this matter?

Inform Department, Tokio Embassy and Stevens of Chinese Government’s reply.

Hughes