793.94/1903

The Secretary of State to the Chinese Chargé (Yung Kwai)

Sir: The receipt is acknowledged of your note of September 21, 1931, in regard to events of the past few days in Manchuria.

You have been informed of the steps already taken by this Government in this matter and I assure you that this subject is continuing to receive most careful consideration.

Accept [etc.]

For the Secretary of State:
W. R. Castle, Jr.