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

123 C 353/216: Telegram

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

Peiping, January 7, 1932—9 p.m.
[Received January 7—9:40 a.m.]

36. Department’s telegram January 6, 1 p.m.⁴⁸ Reference Legation’s 34, January 7, 7 p.m., and 35, January 7, 8 p.m.

1. It will be noted that the statement of Chamberlain and of chauffeur are not identical in respect to Japanese claim that Chamberlain tried to pull one man into the car.

2. I am of the opinion that Chamberlain did not commit any act which justifies or excuses assault made upon him; however, in view of the amends now made by the Japanese I do not consider that it would be advisable to insist upon any specific punishment of offenders as a condition for closing the case.

Johnson

48. Not printed.