Chapter V: February 17–29, 1932

Japanese Ultimatum to Chinese for Armistice at Shanghai, February 18; Declaration at Mukden of “Independence” of Four Northeastern Provinces, February 18; Statement of British Policy in Far East, February 18; Representations to China and Japan Respecting Damage to International Settlement; Appeal by League Council to Japan for Extension of Ultimatum’s Time Limit, February 19; Resumption of Japanese Army Attacks at Shanghai, February 20; Statement by China of Refusal To Recognize Manchurian “Independence”, February 23; Release of Secretary Stimson’s Letter to Senator Borah in Reaffirmation of Treaties, February 24; Representations by Powers to Japan Respecting Use of International Settlement for Military Operations; Consultations Respecting New Proposal for Peaceful Settlement of Shanghai Conflict and Submission of Proposal by League Council to China and Japan, February 29


[505] The Minister in Switzerland (Wilson) to the Secretary of State

793.94/4469: Telegram


[506] Memorandum of Trans-Atlantic Telephone Conversation

793.94/4474½


[507] The Secretary of State to the Consul General at Shanghai (Cunningham)

793.94/4476: Telegram


[508] The Secretary of State to the Consul General at Shanghai (Cunningham)

493.11 Shanghai/14: Telegram


[509] The Consul General at Shanghai (Cunningham) to the Secretary of State

793.94/4481: Telegram


[510] The Consul at Geneva (Gilbert) to the Secretary of State

793.94/4507: Telegram

  1. Telegram in two sections.