711.933/46: Telegram

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

355. Your telegram No. 146, May 3, 2 p.m.

1.
A note under date of April 27 of the character indicated in your telegram was received by mail today. I understand from my colleagues of the nationalities mentioned that they have received similar notes. The Senior (Dutch) Minister is proposing to call a meeting of the interested diplomatic representatives to exchange views on the subject in the near future.
2.
My comments as requested in your second paragraph will follow in a confidential telegram.
MacMurray