793.94/9773: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received 5:42 p.m.]
542. On August 27, 4 p.m. Tientsin quoted the Department’s 14, August 24, 4 p.m. to Tientsin in regard to censorship of mail at Tientsin and commented as follows:
“I have consulted all Consulates General except Japanese (Belgian, British, German, French, and Italian) and they will make similar representations upon being informed that I am doing it. I intend to make only oral representations to the Japanese Consul General in terms of the Department’s telegram if the Embassy approves. Please instruct.”
I have replied as follows:
“August 28, 10 a.m. Action proposed in your August 27, 4 p.m. approved.”