702.9493/55: Telegram
The Minister in China (MacMurray) to the Secretary of State
[Paraphrase—Extract]
Peking, January 14,
1928—11 a.m.
[Received January 14—11:05 a.m.]
[Received January 14—11:05 a.m.]
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7. It is my continued hope that events may shape themselves in such a way that I may find it expedient in the near future (sometime in February would be suitable) to go to Shanghai, at which time every effort will be made by me to effect a satisfactory settlement of the Nanking outrages. …
8. Copy sent to Tokio by mail.
MacMurray