611.9331/135: Telegram
The Consul at Nanking ( Price ) to the Secretary of State
[Received January 30—9:20 a.m.]
The following telegram from Perkins has been sent to Peking:
Reference my telegram, January 29, 10 p.m. I have pointed out to Dr. Wang the needlessness of his proposed change and have tried in every way to dissuade him from any proposal to modify the American draft. As he objects to the American request regarding an exchange of notes, I believe that, should the Department desire to adhere exactly to the phraseology of the American note, means other than argument and persuasion will be needed in an effort to influence the Foreign Minister. This is repeated to the Department.