793.94/2649: Telegram
The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 13—10:10 a.m.]
927. Department’s 410, November 5, 7 p.m. Following is Mukden’s reply:
“November 11, 4 p.m. It is clear that the Japanese expect to obtain the information from the Radio Corporation through this Consulate General. However, this Consulate General is of the opinion that the Japanese properly should look to the Chinese owners of the radio station for the information. It is extremely doubtful that the Chinese will divulge the information but their very unwillingness to do so seems to indicate that neither this office nor the Radio Corporation should be the agency through which the Japanese are furnished the information. The radio station is still held by the Japanese Army and no steps are being taken to place it under Chinese control.”
The Legation concurs in the views of Consul General Myers.