893.51/4450
The British Chargé ( Chilton ) to the Secretary of State
Washington
,
December 12,
1923
.
No. 1061
Sir: Under instructions from my Government I have the honour to inform you, with reference to Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s threat to seize the customs at Canton, that the first results of the joint naval demonstration seem to have been satisfactory. The situation, however, is still uncertain and I am desired by His Majesty’s Government to express the hope that, if further action is necessary to defend the customs, the United States Government will cooperate therein with all means at their disposal.
I have [etc.]
H. G. Chilton