4.
come to their notice". Whatever counter proposals are made it should be made clear to Japanese Government that they are based
on a desire not to obstruct but to assist by suggestions
that are actually practicable.
Should agreement be reached I would within the limits of
neutrality undertake to discuss with Japanese Consul generally the details in a spirit of cooperation.
I have also discussed the question with the Commissioner
of Customs who informs me that Customs already control carriage
of currency by Chinese on the sea.
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Repeated to Tokyo telegram No. 498.
telegram No. 421 (Shanghai repeat to Tokyo).
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