893.811/1002: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Consul General at Shanghai (Lockhart)
Washington, August 24, 1938—4
p.m.
Following for Tokyo:
296. “Shanghai’s 1152, August 22, 7 p.m., in regard to Whangpoo Conservancy Board. The Department desires that, after consultation with your British and French colleagues, and if and when they are prepared to take separate but similar action, you approach the Japanese Foreign Office, in such manner as you may deem appropriate, substantially along the lines indicated in paragraph 1 of the telegram under reference.”
Repeat to Chungking and mail copy to Peiping.
Hull