493.11 N 15/184: Telegram
The Chargé in China (Perkins) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 18—1:40 p.m.]
643. 1. Paxton reports that, of those who presumably suffered losses at Nanking in 1927, 62 have made no response to his repeated requests that they either render claims or submit waivers, while 30 individuals have rendered only unsworn statements.
2. I am accordingly sending him the following instructions:
“Since the majority of delinquents are missionaries, it is suggested that you request the Shanghai secretary of each mission to cable his home board the names of its delinquents and ask the board to see to it that each of the missionaries concerned either send in a formal waiver or a properly made-out claim without delay. You might also request that after a reasonable time the boards cable lists of those who have sent in waivers or have made out claims.”
3. I venture to suggest that the Department also urge upon all mission boards concerned the necessity of prompt cooperation. The Department may wish to consider the advisability of fixing a date subsequent to which claims will not be received.