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

393.115/318: Telegram

The Ambassador in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State

Hankow, June 10, 1938—3 p.m.
[Received June 11—6 a.m.]

283. Nanking’s 113, June 9, 2 p.m. I heartily endorse recommendation made by Allison. Furthermore, and with special reference to American owned cargo in the Yangtze Valley, I recommend that consideration be given to the desirability of authorizing American naval vessels to escort junks and barges loaded with cargo which is the property of Americans to Shanghai. I would particularly recommend such action in regard to wood oil cargo which was at Nanking, delivery of which to Americans has not yet been reported.

Johnson