151.096/144: Telegram

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

997. Department’s 372, November 12, 6 p.m. Pursuant to suggestion from Gauss,66 a note along the lines indicated was sent to the Foreign Office October 22; it was tactfully worded and I do not apprehend that it will furnish occasion for repercussion. Copy of note was sent the American Consul under cover of my despatch Number 2412, November 1st.67

MacMurray
  1. Clarence E. Gauss, Consul General at Tientsin.
  2. Not printed.