Foreign Relations of the United States, Diplomatic Papers, 1938, The Far East, Volume IV

893.76/94: Telegram

The Consul General at Shanghai (Lochhart) to the Secretary of State

Shanghai, April 25, 1938—5 p.m.
[Received April 25—11 a.m.]

579. Department’s 280, April 22, 7 p.m.³ Information obtained from reliable source is to the effect that Japanese have brought 10 kilowatt transmitter to Shanghai capable of direct communication with the United States and Europe. Erection of transmitting station in Kiangwan outside International Settlement is nearing completion and Japanese plan to open circuit for commercial traffic about May 15.

Lockhart

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