711.74/7
The Chargé in Bulgaria (Kodding) to the Secretary of State
[Received January 15, 1930.]
Sir:
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I also have the honor to report that the Bulgarian Government’s effort to present its views to the Soviet Government concerning the armed clashes in Manchuria met with a refusal by the Russian Embassy in Paris to accept the Bulgarian Minister’s note on the subject: The note of the Soviet Chargé d’Affaires to the Bulgarian Minister was couched in the following words:
“Sir: I am sorry to state that at present there exist no official relations between the Bulgarian Government and the Government of the Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics. The Bulgarian Government has thus far given ample evidence of its persistent determination to continue this state of affairs by refusing to enter into negotiations even on questions, which, in my opinion, are of mutual interest to both countries.
“Bearing in mind the above facts, I think I have no right either to receive or to transmit to my Government the communication which you were so kind to address to me on December 17th and which I have the honor to return to you herewith.
“Very respectfully yours,
“Arens”
The Legation is uninformed as to whether further steps will be taken by the Bulgarian Government.
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