493.11 N 15/154: Telegram
The Minister in China (MacMurray) to the Secretary of State
[Received May 24—10:40 a.m.]
390. My 382, May 22, 6 p.m. Following from Shanghai:
“May 23, 8 p.m. Referring to my telegram of May 21, 6 [5] p.m. The following is a translation of Hwang Fu’s draft reply to your note now in preparation:
‘I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt on May 19th, 1928 of your note of May 11, 1928, reading as follows: “(American Minister’s note).”
With reference to institution of the Sino-American Joint Commission I have appointed Yang Kuang-sheng28 and Wu Chin29 as Chinese Commissioners, as you were notified in writing on the 28th ultimo. With a view to consolidating the friendly relation between China and the United States and expediting the institution of the Commission, I have instructed the Chinese Commissioners in accordance with the provisions contained in your letter.’
“Owing to Hwang’s resignation on May 22nd he requests that your note be dated May 11th, his reply being dated 19th in order that matter may not be left pending by his administration.”
To which I have replied as follows:
“May 24, 6 p.m. Your May 23, 8 p.m. Note from Hwang Fu is acceptable. My notes to him will be dated May 11th and despatched to you immediately.”