Chapter XI: August 1–September 30, 1932

Appointment by Japan of General N. Muto in charge of All Japanese Interests in “Manchoukuo”, August 9; Ridicule by Japanese Foreign Office Spokesmen of Secretary Stimson’s Statements on Far East; Address by Chinese Minister for Foreign Affairs on China’s Position, August 29; Japanese Foreign Office Forecast of Impending Protocol with “Manchoukuo”, September 2; Attitude of Department of State Toward “International Defense Scheme” of December 18, 1931, at Shanghai, September 3 (and 8); Completion at Peiping of Lytton Report on September 4; Signature of Protocol Between Japan and “Manchoukuo”, September 15; American Consultations Respecting Possible Neutralization of Peiping Area; Chinese Request for Implementation of Nine-Power Treaty of 1922 by Powers Signatory Thereto, September 16; League Council President’s Expression of Regret Over Japanese Recognition of “Manchoukuo”, September 24


[260] The Ambassador in Great Britain (Mellon) to the Secretary of State

793.94 Commission/380: Telegram


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

893.102S/1221: Telegram


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

893.102S/1240: Telegram


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

793.94 Commission/363: Telegram


[264] The Ambassador in Japan (Grew) to the Secretary of State

693.002 Manchuria/262: Telegram


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

693.002 Manchuria/264: Telegram


[266] The Ambassador in Japan (Grew) to the Secretary of State

693.002 Manchuria/263: Telegram


[267] The Ambassador in Japan (Grew) to the Secretary of State

893.01 Manchuria/471: Telegram


[268] The Chargé in Great Britain (Atherton) to the Secretary of State

893.01 Manchuria/474: Telegram


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

893.01 Manchuria/473: Telegram


[270] The Department of State to the British Embassy

793.94/5555


[273] The Chinese Chargé (Yen) to the Secretary of State

896.01 Manchuria/501


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

893.01 Manchuria/477: Telegram


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

793.94 Commission/366: Telegram


[276] The Ambassador in Italy (Garrett) to the Secretary of State

793.94 Commission/367: Telegram


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

793.94 Commission/359: Telegram


[279] The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Great Britain (Atherton)

893.01 Manchuria/474: Telegram


[281] The Ambassador in France (Edge) to the Secretary of State

763.72119 Military Clauses/79: Telegram


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

893.01 Manchuria/488: Telegram


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

893.01 Manchuria/494: Telegram


[285] The Ambassador in Japan (Grew) to the Secretary of State

893.01 Manchuria/544


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

893.01 Manchuria/503: Telegram


[288] The Secretary of State to the Consul at Port Said (Remillard)

793.94 Commission/377a: Telegram


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

693.002 Manchuria/270: Telegram

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