393.1151/7: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Consul General at Shanghai (Lockhart)
502. Your 1137, August 20, 11 a.m., in regard to Japanese intention to expropriate foreign property on Point Island. The Department authorizes you to take the action suggested in paragraph 3 of your telegram under reference.
With regard to your statement that the property is owned by the Whangpoo Conservancy, the Department would be interested in learning whether or not, in view of the international character of the Conservancy Board, the concerned consular officers contemplate taking any steps to safeguard the interests of the Board.
Please repeat to Chungking, Peiping, and Tokyo.