893.113/1061: Telegram
The Minister in China (MacMurray) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 23—12:50 p.m.]
1122. American consul in charge at Canton is in receipt of letter of November 6 from president of Lakragas Corporation, 729 Washington Boulevard, Chicago, manufacturers of tear gas and protective devices, stating that company was sending James Lee Loo, an American citizen of Chinese descent, to represent it in China; that Loo was due to arrive Hong Kong about December 30; and that company would appreciate any courtesy or assistance rendered him. Consul requests Legation’s instructions before replying. I feel that tear gas comes within scope of arms embargo but desire to present matter for the Department’s approval and instructions before replying to Huston.