704.5493/15: Telegram
The Minister in China (MacMurray) to the Secretary of State
Peking, March 23, 1927—6
p.m.
[Received March 23—9:20 a.m.]
[Received March 23—9:20 a.m.]
243. Department’s instruction 394, of December 31, 1926. Legation has ascertained from French Legation that it is charged with protection of Swiss interests in China. In view of this fact I respectfully request to be informed whether it should act in accordance with the provisions of instruction aforementioned, which I have deferred putting into effect pending receipt of information now received, regarding the consular districts wherein Swiss nationals reside.
MacMurray