893.811/926: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Minister in China (Johnson)
125. Your 184, April 20, noon and 187, April 21, 3 p.m., in regard to the Liao River Conservancy. As the record now stands, we are in accord with the French suggestion that objection should be registered but differ in regard to suggestions for procedure for so doing; the British on two occasions have indicated that they are unwilling to approve the suggestion; and the Germans do not wish to take any initiative but are prepared to join other powers in some action.
The Department will defer further consideration of the matter until it receives word from you that the French, in the light of the existing situation, desire to pursue the matter further.