125.0093 Manchuria/6
The Chinese Legation to the Department of State
Aide-Mémoire
The following is a paraphrase of a telegram from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at Nanking:
It is reported from reliable sources that Japan intends to grant ostensible independence to the illegitimate régime in its international relations while actually it remains under the control of Japan.
There is a further move in contemplation. From April 1, 1935, foreign consular officers in the Eastern Provinces from countries which have not recognized the illegitimate régime will not be accorded recognition by the illegitimate régime and will not be permitted to perform their functions.