861.77 Chinese Eastern/437: Telegram
The Minister in China (MacMurray) to the Secretary of State
[Received 7:25 p.m.]
975. Legation’s 934, October 29, 9 p.m.
- 1.
- In a despatch dated November 4th, American Consul at Mukden
reported that the following telegram was sent October 29th to
Karakhan at request of Chang Hsueh-liang:
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“Referring to your telegram of October 25th, it has been shown to Mukden authorities. Marshal Chang says Manchuria’s attitude towards the problem has been [has not] changed from that originally expressed by him. He adds that if Russia sincerely wishes to negotiate with Mukden he is as sincerely ready to negotiate with Russia on the basis of the 1924 agreement between Mukden and Russia. I am certain you understand why an amicable settlement has so far not been effected. Marshal Chang has not received directly or indirectly the terms which you state were sent to the Mukden authorities on August 29, therefore would you kindly wire to him as soon as possible an exact copy of the terms given to the German Ambassador.”
- 2.
- Myers added that no reply to the foregoing had yet been received but it was expected in Mukden that if Karakhan intended sending a reply it would be received there.