893.01 Manchuria/284

The Chinese Chargé (Yen) to the Secretary of State

Sir: I have the honor to inform you that I have just received a cablegram from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nanking, relative to the question of the recognition of the so-called Manchukuo by Japan, which I, in accordance with the instructions, hasten to hand to you.

A translation of this cablegram is as follows:

After the occupation by force of the Chinese North-Eastern Provinces, commonly known as Manchuria, Japan has caused the setting up of the so-called Manchukuo Government in those Provinces. Now in accordance with reports from various sources the Japanese Government is proceeding to accord recognition to the organization which is its own creature as evidenced by the fact that a resolution to that effect has been passed by its legislative branch.

Such action on the part of Japan is clearly in violation of the Nine Power Treaty signed in Washington in 1922, in which respect for the sovereignty and territorial and administrative integrity of China was especially provided for.

As the United States of America is one of the signatories of this Treaty and in consideration of the special interest it has taken as the convener of the conference during which this treaty was signed, the Chinese Government, under the circumstances, is constrained to invite the immediate and earnest attention of the United States Government and request it to take steps so that Japan may realize the treaty obligations she has assumed especially in view of the reported recognition of [Page 102] Manchukuo to the end that the sanctity of treaties may be upheld and peace in the Far East preserved.

Accept [etc.]

Hawkling Yen