893.001 T 78/6: Telegram

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

348. My 346, October 14, 2 p.m. All Ministers attended President’s reception to diplomatic body at 11 a.m. today. After President’s address and dean’s reply President shook hands and conversed with each Minister. He made inquiry of me regarding President Coolidge’s health and said China was thankful to America for President Harding’s good will and helpfulness, that he understood President Coolidge also was well disposed towards China and that he hoped the friendship between the two countries would continue. I replied that the American Government and people earnestly reciprocated that sentiment.

Schurman