Papers relating to the foreign relations of the United States, 1930, Volume II

493.11 Changsha/7: Telegram

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

Washington, November 24, 1930—11 a.m.

402. Legation’s despatch 508, October 8.¹⁷

1. Department requests that Minister Johnson report by telegraph any progress made in arriving at an understanding with the Chinese Government with regard to (a) method of assessing claims for indemnity to cover losses at Changsha and in its vicinity arising from so-called communist depredations in July and August; (b) method of payment of such claims when assessed.

2. What if any plans are being given consideration by representatives of other governments in connection with Changsha losses?

3. The Chinese authorities should be strongly urged to resume and make up arrears in payments under the Nanking settlement.¹⁸

Stimson

17. Not printed.
18. See Foreign Relations, 1929, vol. ii, pp. 858 ff.