893.76/29
The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 3.]
Sir: With reference to the Legation’s despatch No. 2890, August 4, 1934,63 in regard to unlicensed amateur radio stations, I have the honor to enclose a copy of the Hankow Consulate General’s despatch No. 576, September 27, 1934,63 together with a copy of the Legation’s instructon in reply.63
As the Chinese authorities had proposed a solution of this matter whereby the radio set in question would be delivered to the Consulate General upon the written undertaking of Mr. Mueller that it would not subsequently be installed and used, as Mr. Stanton64 expressed the belief that further local efforts to effect a more satisfactory settlement would be fruitless, and as the Legation was of the opinion that the matter should not be made the subject of official correspondence with the National Government authorities, the Consulate General has been authorized to acquiesce in the solution suggested by the Chinese. The Legation has suggested, however, that Mr. Mueller’s agreement be qualified by a statement to the effect that he will not [Page 630] install or use the set in question without the license of the appropriate Chinese authority, thus permitting a continuance of efforts to obtain a license for the operation of the station should Mr. Mueller desire to resume its use.
Respectfully yours,
Counselor of Legation