893.51/5167a

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

No. 1313

Sir: The Department has observed in the press items issued by the Kuo Min News Agency, under date of June 30, 1929, an article [Page 825] headed “China to Consolidate Her Debts”. This article describes the formation and first meeting of a “Commission for the Readjustment of Domestic and Foreign Debts”. A copy of this article is attached hereto.88

The Department desires that the Legation verify and supplement this information to the extent that may be necessary and inform the Department whether, in the opinion of the Legation, the formation of this Commission affords a favorable occasion for bringing to the attention of the Chinese Government sums owed by that Government to American citizens and organizations. Any other comments or suggestions that the Legation may desire to make in connection with this subject will be welcomed by the Department.

I am [etc.]

For the Secretary of State:
Nelson Trusler Johnson
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