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The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received June 13—3:54 a.m.]
150. Department’s June 12, 2 p.m. just received. I am investigating the report. My information at this time is that the Council feels it impossible to accept the further Japanese demands mentioned in my 149, June 13, 10 a.m., namely, that the Chinese give written undertaking of compliance with the previous demands, that Chiang Kai-shek come to Nanking to meet with Japanese military officials, and that no Central Government troops be stationed north of Yellow River. I am informed by source close to important Government leaders that Government fears it will fall if it signs formal undertaking and that Chiang cannot risk further loss of prestige by returning here pursuant to a Japanese command. Department’s message and this preliminary reply repeated to Peiping.