Chapter X: June 21–July 31, 1932

Japanese Warning Respecting Integrity of Chinese Customs Administration in Manchuria and Chinese Public Appeal to Powers for Its Preservation; Chinese Request for American Action in Support of Nine-Power Treaties of 1922, June 23; Reminder by League Assembly’s Committee of Nineteen to Japan and China of Their Engagements Not To Aggravate Existing Situation, June 24; British Representations to Japan on Behalf of Integrity of Chinese Customs Administration in Manchuria, June 28; Similar Representations by United States, France, and Italy; British and French Counsel to Japan Against Recognizing “Manchoukuo”; Completion of Seizure by “Manchoukuo” of Chinese Customs Administration in Manchuria; Further British Representations to Japan Respecting Manchurian Situation; Final Visit of Lytton Commission of Inquiry at Tokyo and Japanese Determination to Recognize “Manchoukuo”; Restatement for China of American Views, July 17; American Disapproval of Japanese Policy in Manchuria, July 18; Extension of Japanese Military Influence to Border Area of Jehol


[192] The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State

793.94/5451: Telegram


[193] The Consul General at Nanking (Peck) to the Secretary of State

693.002 Manchuria/219: Telegram


[194] The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State

693.002 Manchuria/215: Telegram


[195] The Chinese Chargé (Yen) to the Secretary of State

893.01 Manchuria/355


[196] Memorandum by the Secretary of State

793.94/5460


[197] The Ambassador in Japan (Grew) to the Secretary of State

893.01 Manchuria/361: Telegram


[198] The Consul General at Shanghai (Cunningham) to the Secretary of State

793.94/5453: Telegram


[199] The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State

793.95/5452: Telegram