398.1115/8687: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in China (Johnson)
Washington, October 17, 1938—6
p.m.
269. Canton’s October 15, 11 p.m., in regard to refuge on Shameen of American citizens of the Chinese race. Upon the basis of Canton’s telegram under reference, please take up the matter informally with the British Ambassador to China, through the American Consul General at Shanghai or other convenient agency.
Repeat to Canton.
Hull