DEPARTMENT OF STATE

PUBLICATION 2476

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CONTENTS

LIST OF PAPERS.

THE FAR EASTERN CRISIS:

Occupation of Manchuria by Japan, beginning of Japanese military

aggression, and efforts of the United States and other powers to pre-

serve peace.

CHINA:

Negotiations for relinquishment by the United States and other powers

of extraterritorial rights in China

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Measures taken by the United States for the protection of American lives

and property in China.

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Efforts of the United States to meet situation created by imposition in

China of taxes considered unfair to American trade

Application of Chinese jurisdiction to American missionary, educational,

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and medical enterprises and personnel in China

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Retention of United States Army forces in China

Attitude of the Department of State on the export to China of arms or

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munitions, including military aircraft.

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Protection of title deeds to real property of Americans in China.

Efforts for the consideration of American claims outstanding against

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China

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JAPAN:

Trans-Pacific flight from Japan to the United States of Clyde E. Pang-

born and Hugh Herndon, Jr.

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Admission into the United States of Japanese treaty (trade) aliens.

Arrangement between the United States and Japan regarding reciprocal

recognition of load-line certificates effected by exchange of notes

signed February 13, 1931, March 19 and 30, 1931, August 25, 1931,

and September 7, 1931.

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INDEX.

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LIST OF PAPERS

[Unless otherwise specified, the correspondence is from or to officials in the Department of State.]

THE FAR EASTERN CRISIS

OCCUPATION OF MANCHURIA BY JAPAN, BEGINNING OF JAPANESE MILITARY AGGRESSION, AND EFFORTS OF THE UNITED STATES AND OTHER POWERS TO PRESERVE PEACE

Date and number

1931 Aug. 20 (440)

Subject

From the Consul at Mukden to the Minister in China

Account of Nakamura incident as given by Japanese Consul General; his opinion that Japanese irritation with Chinese tactics and Foreign Office policy was growing, and that some unexpected conflict might develop into a major incident.

Sept. 11 Memorandum by the Minister in China

Sept. 12 (578)

Sept. 12 (L-93)

Sept. 14 (579)

Conversation with Adviser of the Executive Yuan of the
Chinese National Government whose information was that
Japan would occupy Manchuria within the next 3 months.
From the Minister in China (tel.)

Extract from Mukden's report, September 10, concerning
aspects of negotiations in Nakamura affair; Legation's views
of situation and opinion that, if reported attitude of Japanese
military be true, restraint of anti-Japanese feeling might be
difficult.

From the Consul General at Nanking to the Minister in China
Aide-mémoire from Chinese Ministry for Foreign Affairs
(text printed), setting forth instances of Japanese provocations
in Manchuria and of propaganda campaign. Information
that similar statements were supplied to the British Legation
in China and to the League of Nations.

From the Minister in China (tel.)

From Mukden, September 13: Information that there have been no important developments in Nakamura affair but that Mukden authorities appear convinced of Japanese determination to secure satisfaction.

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Sept. 15 (196)

From the Consul General at Nanking to the Minister in China
Unofficial information that Japanese military is assisting
Cantonese faction; reports in Shanghai press that Japan will
take forcible action in Manchuria if her interests there are

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Sept. 16 (1181)

seriously threatened.

From the Minister in China

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Further information concerning Nakamura incident and opinion that it but expresses Sino-Japanese animosity in Manchuria; possibility that a toning down of Chinese demands upon Japanese Government for anti-Chinese riots in Korea may result; information that Chinese authorities are conducting a second and more thorough investigation of the affair.