121.67/11–1848: Telegram

The Consul General at Shanghai (Cabot) to the Secretary of State

2457. Arrangements being made for Koval and Bernhardt depart Shanghai November 24 via Smolny to Vladivostok and onward travel to Dairen. In view uncertain conditions, Department’s authorization requested for Consulate General advance total $2,500 to Koval and Bernhardt for travel expenses and per diem while at Vladivostok.

Sent Department 2457; repeated Moscow 35, Dairen 90, pouched Nanking 1857. Department pass Moscow.

Cabot