033.1100 Rogers, James H./38: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Consul General at Shanghai (Cunningham)
Washington, May 18, 1934—11
a.m.
136. Reference your May 17, 5 p.m. Please inform Rogers urgently that discussion with Chinese officials of possible loan involves traversing delicate political ground. Department believes he should under no circumstances receive or discuss any proposal for loan unless and until expressly instructed to do so. Department expects to discuss portions of his telegram with Treasury today.
Hull