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711.933/145: Telegram

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

Washington , October 10, 1929—noon.

328. Your 856, October 4, 11 a.m.

1.
The Department approves the substance of the draft note but feels that the language used is at some points unnecessarily peremptory in tone. You are instructed therefore to suggest to your colleagues the following alterations: In the phrase “Further I am desired” omit “Further”; replace “must remain” with “is”; after “arise” add “, in accordance with prevailing recognized usage”; omit “Finally”.
2.
If these alterations and/or others to the same effect prove acceptable the Department authorizes you to give your approval to the draft.
Stimson