793.94/4951: Telegram
The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
Shanghai, April 2, 1932—1
p.m.
[Received April 2—6:10 a.m.]
[Received April 2—6:10 a.m.]
My March 31, 1 p.m.
- 1.
- Negotiators met this morning at 10 a.m. and within a short time
adopted the last paragraph of annex 1 to read:
“In the event of doubt arising in regard thereto the positions in question will be ascertained upon the request of the joint commission by representatives of the participating friendly powers members of the joint high commission.”
- 2.
- Last paragraph of paragraph 3 also accepted in the same wording.
- 3.
- Last paragraph of annex 4 accepted to read:
“The commission will in accordance with its decision watch in such manner as it deems best the carrying out of the provisions of articles 1, 2 and 3, of this agreement.[”]
- 4.
- Discussion then proceeded to taking up article 3 and that 2 [annex 3?] and it was agreed to carry this question over until next meeting as the Japanese were awaiting instructions from Tokyo.
- 5.
- Meeting adjourned until Monday, April 4th, at 3 p.m.
Johnson