893.74/502

The Department of State to the Japanese Embassy

The Secretary of State has received from the Japanese Embassy a memorandum dated December 24, 1924, making certain suggestions with regard to wireless telegraphy in China.

While sympathetic with the purpose of effecting a reconcilement of the conflicting radio interests in China, the Government of the United States is not disposed to consider the relinquishment of the independent position of its nationals in this matter unless and until it may have reasonable assurance of the practicability of any adjustment proposed. In view of a doubt whether the arrangement which has been suggested by the Japanese Government would be acceptable to the Chinese Government, the Government of the United States would desire to be reassured on that point before giving further consideration to the proposal.

A reply from the Japanese Government in this respect is awaited.