761.93/4–847: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Consul General at Dairen (Benninghoff)

23. No occasion perceived for US naval participation in proposed expedition from Tsingtao should it materialize. When if necessary arrangements therefor appear near completion Embassy assumably will consider whether it affords suitable opportunity despatch courier. Should Sino-Soviet conversations be protracted courier question probably will have to be reopened Moscow. Question US correspondents accompanying Chinese Dairen would appear matter for initial decision Chinese authorities. Dept (sent Dairen repeated Nanking) suggests question use ConGen transmitter be reserved for later decision in light circumstances which may exist after arrival Chinese Govt (urtels 55 Apr 5, 10 a.m., 57 undated, and 58 Apr 8, 5 p.m.) personnel.

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