893.113 Arrow Air and Motors Corp./31: Telegram
The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received March 26—2:10 a.m.]
378. Legation’s 358, March 19, noon.15 Following from American Consul at Yunnanfu:
“March 25, 9 a.m. Legation’s March 2, 4 p.m., received by me [Page 584] evening March 21st[?]. The following telegram was received today from Waterman: ‘Governor General telegraphs granting transit.’
The following telegram has been received today from Arrow sales manager, Fisher, at Haiphong: ‘Shipping planes tonight, arrive Sunday.’
Unless damage and unusual delays occur in transit planes should arrive at Yunnanfu within fortnight. Notwithstanding Paris statement that an absolute prohibition exists large consignments of arms and ammunition have arrived here recently from Indo-China. Yunnan authorities greatly appreciate assistance given by Legation and Waterman.”
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