493.11/1616: Telegram
The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
Shanghai, March 9, 1932—6
p.m.
[Received March 9—12:22 p.m.]
[Received March 9—12:22 p.m.]
Department’s 68, March 2, 5 p.m. British Minister informed me today that he has been instructed to acquiesce in postponement of Boxer Indemnity payments if and when we and Italians so acquiesce. Italian Chargé d’Affaires states his Government is still considering matter.
Johnson