893.801/9–2949: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Douglas)

3545. At request Dept, Brit Emb last week requested FonOff to tele copy Brit protest re Chi Nat Govt seizure SS Edith Moller ex-Shanghai. Nats have now intercepted three Amer-flag Isbrandtsen ships outside Shanghai. In view desirability knowing Brit line of action, pls indicate FonOff urgency our interest this question.

Webb