Papers relating to the foreign relations of the United States, 1929, Volume II

811.91293/162: Telegram

The Minister in China (MacMurray) to the Secretary of State

Peking, July 15, 1929—4 p.m.
[Received July 15—9:30 a.m.]

570. My 338, May 2, 8 p.m.¹⁸ In reply to the Legation’s further inquiry, following from Nanking:

“July 13, 4 p.m. Ministry for Foreign Affairs today informed me that action for ratification by China of Washington Radio Convention of 1927 was taken in June but was nullified by irregular proceeding duplicature. The necessary action has been taken again and only the signature of Chiang Kai-shih¹⁹ is now required for [completion?] of ratification by China of the Radio Convention.”²⁰

MacMurray

18. Not printed.
19. Gen. Chiang Kai-shek, chairman of the State Council of the National Government of China.
20. The Chinese instrument of ratification, together with a declaration, was deposited by the Chinese Minister with the Department of State on June 23, 1930.