893.512/680: Telegram

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

896. The Heads of Legation have been approached by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Senior Minister regarding the reintroduction of the one-half of one percent surtax on imports and exports for famine relief for one year, to be used one-half for famine relief and one-half for payment of arrears due League of Nations. Respectfully request authorization to fall in with any such proposal which may be approved by all powers concerned.

Mayer