793.94/7570: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 26—7 a.m.]
246. Following from Shanghai:
“December 25, 11 p.m. Tang Yu-jen, former Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, was assassinated at 4:45 p.m. today outside premises at 235 Rue Gaston Kahn, Shanghai. It is consensus of opinion that same forces which attempted assassination of Wang Ching-wei are responsible. It is understood that serious view is taken by Japanese Embassy and that its spokesman has said that this event demonstrates inability of authorities to prevent outrages perpetrated by elements inimical to Sino-Japanese cooperation.”