Office of the Historian

793.94/5315a: Telegram

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

Washington, June 7, 1932—4 p.m.

149. Department’s 127, May 17, 5 p.m. In view of the improved situation at Shanghai, it has now been decided to send the 31st Infantry back to Manila by the next Army transport which calls at Shanghai during the last week of June. This decision should be kept confidential until announced from Washington.

The Department is informing the British, French and Italian Governments of this decision and you may likewise inform your British, French and Italian colleagues.

Please inform the Consul General at Shanghai and the Commander-in-Chief of the essentials of the above.

Stimson