893.52/232: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Minister in China (Johnson)
Washington, February
8, 1930—2 p.m.
50. Your 76, January 24, 5 p.m.
- 1.
- In reply to note from Ministry of Foreign Affairs you should state that the American Government attaches importance to the principles set forth in paragraph 2 of Department’s 363 of November 6, 1929, 1 p.m., and believes that the application of these principles is essential to ensure fair and just treatment to American citizens holding title deeds to property in China. You should state, further, that the American Government accordingly expressly reserves the right to make representations should a case arise in which the rights of American holders of real property are prejudiced through any action that the Chinese authorities may take in disregard of the principles mentioned.
- 2.
- The observations set forth in Department’s 363, November 6, 1 p.m., Paragraph 2, and in Paragraph 1 above, may be taken by the Legation and consular officers as generally expressive of the [Page 570] Department’s views in regard to the rights of American holders of deeds to real property in China.
Cotton