793.94/1881: Telegram
The Minister in Switzerland (Wilson) to the Secretary of State
[Received September 25—11:45 a.m.]
165. The Chinese Minister in Great Britain this afternoon called to ask what I could tell him concerning your attitude on Manchuria. I replied to Sze that if the Japanese representative asked me the same question I should be obliged to reply likewise, namely, that any attempt by me to interpret the views of the Secretary of State to either the Chinese or the Japanese might, I feared, create confusion, and I was discussing the Manchurian matter only with Drummond and not even with any Council member.
I feel that, with the conflicting and confused reports in Geneva, any other attitude of mine would be dangerous. I shall hold to this course unless you entertain contrary views.