793.94/5023: Telegram
The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Acting Secretary of State
[Received April 12—5:55 a.m.]
My April 12, 9 a.m.56 I have just seen Quo who tells me that he has telegraphed again urging Yen to obtain an interpretation to be used in connection with the agreement if a time limit cannot be obtained. He showed me a number of telegrams from Geneva indicating reactions there. Chinese apparently desire to take advantage of meeting of League Committee which was to have met on the 11th. For the moment interest lies in attitude of League and negotiations here are indefinitely postponed. Quo hopes to have instructions within a fortnight.
Lampson informs me that he has booked passage to return to Peiping via Nanking leaving here on Saturday April 16th. He has asked me whether I have any plans. I propose to remain in Shanghai until I am satisfied that there is definitely no further need for me to remain.
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