393.1111 Stam, John C./25: Telegram
The Chargé in China (Gauss) to the Secretary of State
[Received January 3—5:40 a.m.]
3. Reference Legation’s 606, December 30, noon, concerning Stam case. Peck reports that he made oral representations to the Minister for Foreign Affairs on December 31. The Minister expressed his grief at the terrible tragedy and described measures being taken to suppress the Communists. Kuangson Young was instructed to assist in arrangements for the funeral and to represent the Chinese Government.
I have addressed formal note to the Foreign Office dated January 2nd along the line suggested in Department’s 397, December 28, 4 p.m. amended to conform with recent information and Atcheson’s report.