Foreign Relations of the United States, Diplomatic Papers, 1932, The Far East, Volume III

793.94/4155: Telegram

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

Washington, February 13, 1932—1 p.m.

21. Your 44, February 13, 2 p.m., and Department’s 15, February 11, 6 p.m.

Have you made any further protest?

In view of the fact that previous protests have been made by our naval authorities and replied to by Japanese naval authorities only and have apparently related to the American sector only, Department suggests that you protest, as authorized, in specific and broad terms as outlined in Department’s 15,³⁴ and further suggests that you endeavor to do this jointly or in concurrence with your British colleague. Please inform Department if and when action taken.

Stimson

34. Dated February 11, 6 p.m., p. 293.