812.504/1412
The Secretary of State to the Chinese Chargé (Yung Kwai)
Sir: Reference is made to the Chinese Legation’s note of June 20, 1932, to the Secretary of State,63 stating that a sum of U. S. gold $4,170.94 had been remitted by the Chinese Government to defray in part the necessary expenditures in connection with the repatriation of Chinese refugees into the United States from Mexico and that an attempt was being made to set aside another sum of silver $50,000. Under date October 31, 1932, the Chinese Legation transmitted to the Department a check for $4,170.94, the receipt of which was acknowledged in the Department’s note of November 9, 1932,63 stating that the check had been sent to the Secretary of Labor.
The influx of these Chinese refugees began in August, 1931, and continues unabated. The Department is now informed by the Department of Labor that up to July 1, 1933, the American Government [Page 846] has repatriated to China 4,317 Chinese refugees from Mexico at an expense of $530,234.41 as follows:
| Fiscal Year | Number | Cost |
| 1932 | 2192 | $282,274.73 |
| 1933 | 2125 | 247,959.68 |
| Total | 4317 | 530,234.41 |
The authorities of the American Government have from the beginning dealt leniently and sympathetically with these refugees but, in view of the mounting cost of their repatriation, I feel impelled to suggest to you that the Chinese Government should assume responsibility, financial and otherwise, for the repatriation to China of Chinese refugees from Mexico. I should be glad, therefore, to have you transmit this information to your Government at the earliest possible moment in order that it may take appropriate steps toward that end.
Accept [etc.]