893.52/335
The Chargé in China (Gauss) to the Secretary of State
[Received February 25.]
Sir: With reference to the Legation’s despatch No. 3138 of November 16, 1934,31 on the subject of the registration of land titles at Hankow, I have the honor to enclose a copy of despatch No. 18 of January 18, 1935, from the Consul General at Hankow,31 in which he recommends that in view of the attitude taken by the British and other consular authorities at Hankow he be authorized to intimate to American property holders that there is now no particular objection to their proceeding to reregister their title deeds.
In its reply to Mr. Josselyn dated January 26, 1935, a copy of which is enclosed,31 the Legation stated that it was pleased to learn that the British Consulate General had obtained assurances from the Chinese authorities that no attempt would be made, in the case of British owners, to impose penalties in the form of fines or confiscation for delay in reregistration, and stated that if he could obtain similar assurances the Legation could see no objection to his advising the American property holders to comply voluntarily with the present procedure for reregistration.
The Legation has requested the Consul General at Hankow to keep it informed regarding developments in the matter.
Respectfully yours,