Office of the Historian

793.94/4066: Telegram

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

Washington, February 9, 1932—5 p.m.

47. Your 212, February 9, 11 a.m.91 There is no foundation for any statement implying that the American Administration has indicated any intention to desist from protests or pressure or that it contemplates evacuating its citizens from Shanghai.

This Government’s action will be determined on the basis of its views of what is called for at any time as the situation develops. You may so inform any one who inquires.

Relay to Shanghai and Nanking.

Stimson
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