793.94/2386: Telegram
The Ambassador in Peru (Dearing) to the Secretary of State
[Received 5:03 p.m.]
347. Foreign Minister will sincerely appreciate it if the Department will inform him through this Embassy whether our Government has named a representative in accordance with the resolution of the Council of League of Nations of October 24th to negotiate with the Chinese authorities regarding the Manchurian situation.
My 341, October 17, 3 p.m.35 The Foreign Minister continues to work for a peaceful settlement of the Manchurian conflict and is in frequent conference with Japanese and Chinese Ministers here. He is, I believe, in sympathy with the Chinese point of view, feeling Japan should withdraw and reduce its armed forces by November 16th before negotiations that promise any success can take place. I do not think he is especially hopeful that Japan will do this.
Chinese Minister this morning showed me a cable from Chiang Kai-shek expressing sincere appreciation for Peru’s assistance, the action of the Peruvian representative in the League, et cetera. Chinese Minister is actively aiding with this Government his country’s interests in Manchuria. He confided to me day before yesterday that he saw no solution but is today just a shade more hopeful.
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