893.114 Narcotics/934
The Chargé in China ( Gauss ) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 28.]
Sir: I have the honor to refer to the Legation’s despatch No. 2860 of July 21, 1934,84 concerning the question of permitting Chinese officials to search American naval vessels for suspected shipments of contraband narcotics, and to enclose herewith a copy of despatch L. No. 608 of December 3, 1934,84 from the Consulate General at Hankow concerning a case that developed in connection with the smuggling of morphine by Chinese members of the crew of the U.S.S. Tutuila.
It will be observed that morphine was actually discovered by the ship’s officers in their search, but that, although Admiral Wainwright85 and Consul Stanton86 in accordance with the established policy refused to permit Chinese officials to be present during the process of search, the latter apparently were satisfied with the efforts made and did not seem inclined to press their request that they should personally be in attendance at the investigations.
Respectfully yours,