Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 4, 1917

File No. 793.94/603

The Acting Secretary of State to the Japanese Ambassador

No. 49

Department of State,
Washington November 16, 1917.

Excellency: In accordance with your oral request I have the honor to enclose herewith copy of a declaration made by the Chinese Government on November 12, 1917, in connection with the recent exchange of notes between the Government of the United States and the Government of Japan.

Accept [etc.]

Frank L. Polk