711.933/164: Telegram
The Minister in China (MacMurray) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 8—10:12 p.m.]
970. Department’s 364, November 6, 2 p.m.11
1. Dutch, French and British Ministers replied to the Chinese note on extraterritoriality November 1st. My Dutch colleague stated that he is now instructed to inform the Chinese Government that his Government, while referring to the statements in his note of August 10th and in accordance therewith, is now ready to examine and discuss the proposals which the Chinese Government may have to make. My French colleague similarly expressed the willingness of his Government to consider the wishes of the Chinese, declares most friendly spirit and states that upon the receipt of concrete proposals they will be forwarded to his Government for its consideration. My British colleague also urged the presentation on the part of the Chinese Government of some concrete plan for the abolition of extraterritoriality before the commencement of negotiations. …
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