123 C 353/246
The Ambassador in Japan (Forbes) to the Secretary of State
[Received February 13.]
Sir: I have the honor to refer to the Embassy’s despatch No. 451, of January 13, 1932,49 in which was transmitted a copy of my note to the Minister for Foreign Affairs in regard to the Chamberlain incident.
I am now in receipt of a note from the Minister for Foreign Affairs in which he states that the Imperial Government is heartily pleased to see that the unfortunate affair has been settled amicably. The Minister further states that, while the Japanese Government appreciates greatly the statement of the United States regarding the punishment of Major-General Ninomiya and his subordinate officers, such punishment is proper under the rules of the Japanese army and has already been executed. A copy in translation of the note is enclosed.49
Respectfully yours,