893.5045/90: Telegram

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

[Paraphrase]

108. Legation’s 228, June 15, 10 a.m. Department endorses your attitude as described in fourth paragraph of your telegram, i. e., that the American Government wishes to avoid any action that would apparently place it in the position of taking sides in conflicts between Chinese factions.

The Department believes that considering sentiment which you report to have existed in the diplomatic corps you were wise in not taking the responsibility of preventing action set forth in your fifth paragraph which was desired by the Heads of Legation. Your attitude is commended.

Kellogg