Papers relating to the foreign relations of the United States, 1928, Volume II

893.00 Nanking/249: Telegram

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

[Paraphrase]

Shanghai, April 1, 1928—8 p.m.
[Received April 1—10:50 a.m.]

Fourth paragraph of my March 31, 8 p.m.

1. According to word received from Huang Fu, Chiang Kai-shek has departed from Nanking for the Northern front, and in his absence he has not found it possible to have the desired arrangements made for my proposed visit to Nanking. I am compelled, therefore, with much regret, to forego that visit. I am returning to Peking, sailing on the U. S. S. Marblehead this afternoon for Taku.

2. Exchange of the originals of documents signed March 30 will be arranged by me before leaving, the exchange to be made through Cunningham.

3. This cable communicated to Legation.

MacMurray