Office of the Historian

125.643/50: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Chargé in China (Perkins)

Washington, August 25, 1928—1 p.m.

287. Your 653, August 24, noon.38 The Department’s desire is that the return of the consular premises in Nanking and any ceremonies attendant thereon shall take place as soon as possible without awaiting completion of repairs. See Department’s 273, August 17, 6 p.m., paragraph 1, and 281, August 21, 8 p.m., paragraph 2, regarding temporary quarters.

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