393.11/1551: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Minister in China (Johnson)
Washington, June 1, 1932—6
p.m.
138. Your despatch 1468, April 7. Department is of the opinion that proclamations should be issued only for the protection of American-owned goods whether in the possession of Americans or foreigners. In cases where American-owned goods constitute only a part, proclamations may be issued describing the goods to which they relate but proclamations should not be issued in any case unless Consul has adequate assurance that they will not be used improperly.
Stimson