File No. 893.00/1664.

The Chinese Minister to the Secretary of State.

Sir: I have the honor to inform you that the Chinese National Assembly, by the separate action in special session of the Tsan-Yi-Yuan (Senate) and of the Chung-Yi-Yuan (House), have unanimously adopted a vote of thanks to the Government of the United. States for its recognition of the Republic of China.

In transmitting to you this action of the National Assembly, I improve the opportunity [etc.]

Chang Yin Tang.