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

393.1111 Baker, Charles/42: Telegram

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

Shanghai, March 26, 1932—11 a.m.
[Received March 26—3:05 a.m.]

Hankow’s 45, March 24, 2 p.m. I question the propriety of our suggesting that flood relief wheat be used to obtain Baker’s release. If the Chinese Government wishes to use it for that purpose it can do so on its own initiative.

Johnson