123 M 221/117a: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Minister in China ( Schurman )

[Paraphrase]

69. President Coolidge wishes to appoint Mr. John V. A. MacMurray, Assistant Secretary of State, to succeed you as Minister in China. For MacMurray’s previous record, see the Register of the Department of State.

Report by telegram whether the Chinese Government will consider this appointment acceptable.

Kellogg