125.643/79: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Minister in China (MacMurray)
Washington, January 5,
1929—5 p.m.
7. Your 4, January 3, 6 p.m. In regard to matters of official etiquette such as naval honors the Department considers it advisable that henceforth the officers of this Government should accord To Chinese national and provincial authorities the courtesies usually accorded to the authorities of a fully recognized foreign State.
Kellogg