Papers relating to the foreign relations of the United States, 1931, The Far East, Volume III

793.94/2919: Telegram

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

Peiping, November 27, 1931—7 p.m.
[Received November 27—9:45 a.m.]

1015. American Consul General at Tientsin just telephoned that Chinese authorities have suggested to foreign consuls whose governments have troops stationed in Tientsin that a considerable area north of Japanese Concession be policed by foreign forces as the Japanese have demanded the withdrawal of Chinese police from there. The question is to be discussed by consular body tomorrow.

Repeated to Nanking.

For the Minister:

Engert