693.116/176: Telegram
The Consul General at Tientsin (Caldwell) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 10—8:39 a.m.]
209. Embassy’s 666, November 8, 5 p.m. A representative of the Japanese Consulate General, in conversation with officers of my staff on November 7, stated that all radio receivers ordered prior to imposition of embargo, including Zenith, would be admitted, provided Tientsin dealers would inform “some authority” (such as the Commissioner of Customs) the name and address of each purchaser after the sale of a receiver, which interested American importers state they are willing to do. As pointed out in my telegram No. 195, [Page 85] October 18, 4 p.m., Japanese Consulate General has admitted unreasonableness of ruling concerning importation by Amasia of Zenith receivers and I have several times been assured by members of its staff that Amasia would receive same treatment accorded other importers.
Repeated to Peiping by mail to Tokyo.