893.00 Nanking/224: Telegram
The Chargé in China (Mayer) to the Secretary of State
Peking, November 8,
1927—4 p.m.
[Received 7:45 p.m.]
[Received 7:45 p.m.]
980. My 967, November 1, 3 p.m.
- 1.
- At meeting this morning of Japanese, British, French and Italian diplomatic representatives and myself to discuss certain administrative details regarding our occupational forces at Tientsin, British Minister described course of efforts of Nanking authorities to bring about resumption of negotiations concerning demands, as set forth in my 959, October 27, 11 a.m. [5 p.m.] and my 967, and stated that British Government had approved his recommendations that it take no steps at this time looking toward settlement of Nanking demands.
- 2.
- I likewise informed my colleagues concerned of attempts made by Quo Tai-chi to resume conversations on the subject with our consul general at Nanking and explained my views as contained in my 954, October 26, 11 a.m., adding that I had requested instructions in the matter.
- 3.
- Japanese, French and Italian Ministers all strongly concurred in belief that no steps should be taken toward settlement of the affair at this time, the Japanese Minister stating that this was his Government’s position. I understand the French and Italian Ministers are recommending a similar course of action to their Governments should they be approached in the matter.
Mayer