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

793.003/797: Telegram

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

Peiping, December 31 [30], 1931—1 p.m.
[Received December 30—2:15 a.m.]

1152. Following from American Consul General at Nanking:

“December 29, 8 p.m. Government Mandate has been issued December 29th postponing the date of going into effect of the law of May 4, 1931, relating to jurisdiction over foreigners in China. When I have confirmed the text I will telegraph translation.”

Johnson