493.11/1862: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Minister in China (Johnson)
128. Your 186, April 21, 11 a.m., and 192, April 24, 3 p.m. Please instruct Peck by telegraph to follow procedure outlined in final paragraph of your 192, April 24, 3 p.m.
With reference to second paragraph, your 186, April 21, 11 a.m., Department concurs in Legation’s views as indicated therein and authorizes preparation of and submission to Ministry of Foreign Affairs of selected list of claims of unquestionable validity. Submit to Department by mail as promptly as possible copies of all pertinent correspondence, [Page 554] including list of claims so presented. If list of claims not unduly long please forward same to Department by naval radio.
Keep Department fully informed of all developments.