811.7393C73/47: Telegram
The Consul General at Shanghai ( Jenkins ) to the Secretary of State
[Received January 2, 1931—2:10 p.m.]
Am just informed by representative Commercial Pacific Cable Company that an agreement was signed December 30th with Minister of Communications at Nanking for renewal of landing rights for 14 years from January 1st. Agreement provides for joint control of Shanghai office by company and the Chinese Telegraph Administration, but company retains control of operation of the cable. Company pays an increased rate to Chinese Government. Full details will be worked out later in a formal traffic agreement. Am informed representatives Great Northern and Eastern Extension Telegraph are signing similar agreements at Nanking today. Repeated to the Legation.