892.014/8–3046: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Minister in Siam (Stanton)
721. French have informed us they will retaliate and their troops enter Siamese-held territory in connection further border incidents. Inform FonOff while Dept assumes, of course, no complicity Siamese Govt Siem Reap incident it considers on info received probable raiders organized in or came from Siamese-held territory through negligence or complacency local officials. Stress urgency this Govt feels necessary every possible action prevent future incidents or use Siamese-held territory for raids against Indochina and recommend promptest investigation and punishment any Siamese officials found [Page 1075] guilty complicity or negligence. Representations similar vein made Prince Wan Aug. 19.
Sent Bangkok as 721. Repeated Paris as 4510; London as 6362; Saigon as 236.