893.113/1412: Telegram
The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 25—2:42 a.m.]
1212. American Consul at Yunnanfu telegraphs that with reference to reported sale of French munitions to Yunnan he understands there is now possibility for American manufacturers provided that they quote without delay prices on the following: 200 machine guns caliber 7.92 with 3,000,000 rounds; 10,000 rifles same caliber with 2,500,000 rounds; 100 anti-aircraft guns caliber 13.2 with 1,000,000 rounds; 4 anti-aircraft guns caliber 25 millimeters with 40,000 rounds. Reported French terms delivered at Yunnanfu approximately 1,750,000 gold dollars.