893.5034 Registration/8–1645: Telegram

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

1368. Pursuant to Department’s telegram 1244, August 11, 8 p.m., Embassy now understands from Dr. Sun Fo that revised company law probably will not be enacted for 2 weeks. If further views by Department or business groups can arrive within a week or 10 days, they can be considered by legislative committee.

Please inform Commerce that copy of Wiener’s36 memorandum of June 9 sent by Moser37 to Robertson under cover of letter dated June 14 did not arrive in Chungking until August 13. This memorandum has been of value as a coordinated expression of views of American [Page 1229] business. It is hoped that steps have been taken to provide the Embassy with a similar statement concerning the present draft legislation.

Hurley
  1. Myron Wiener, Chief of China Legal Section, Department of Commerce.
  2. Charles K. Moser, Chief of Far Eastern Unit, Department of Commerce.