Papers Relating to the Foreign relations of the United States, 1927, Volume II

704.5493/15: Telegram

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

Peking, March 23, 1927—6 p.m.
[Received March 23—9:20 a.m.]

243. Department’s instruction 394, of December 31, 1926. Legation has ascertained from French Legation that it is charged with protection of Swiss interests in China. In view of this fact I respectfully request to be informed whether it should act in accordance with the provisions of instruction aforementioned, which I have deferred putting into effect pending receipt of information now received, regarding the consular districts wherein Swiss nationals reside.

MacMurray