Papers relating to the foreign relations of the United States, 1929, Volume II

861.77 Chinese Eastern/46: Telegram

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

Peking, July 19, 1929—11 a.m.
[Received 12:25 p.m.]

590. Department’s 231, July 13, 3 [1] p.m., repeated to American Consul at Harbin who has replied as follows:

“July 17, 11 a.m. Local consular body has not held [and does not?] contemplate at present holding meeting regarding present Soviet-Chinese railway dispute. Japanese Consul General suggested to me yesterday meeting to exchange views perhaps should be held if international through traffic interrupted. Press advices from Harbin should be read with caution.”

MacMurray