893.113/1160: Telegram
The Minister in China ( MacMurray ) to the Secretary of State
Peking
, January 30, 1929—7
p.m.
[Received 10:04 p.m.]
[Received 10:04 p.m.]
68. My despatch No. 1787, December 5.80
- 1.
- British Minister informs me that in view of the general recognition now given the Nanking administration as the Government of China, his Government is disposed to suggest cancellation of the arms embargo.
- 2.
- I am myself in favor of taking the opportunity to get rid of the embargo which has never worked well enough to accomplish anything of its purpose but has given unfair advantages to those capitalizing their disregard of it. I await however your early instructions as to the attitude I should assume on this question.
MacMurray