Foreign Relations of the United States Diplomatic Papers, 1934, The Far East, Volume III

393.1111 Stam, John C./8: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Chargé in China (Gauss)

Washington, December 13, 1934—1 p.m.

384. Nanking’s 84, December 13, 7 p.m.,⁸⁰ reporting that the bodies of Mr. and Mrs. Stam have been found but that the baby has not been found.

Department assumes that Legation will make immediate representations to the Chinese Government expressing this Government’s deep concern, and requesting that prompt and vigorous steps be taken to effect the rescue of the child, if alive, and to apprehend and punish the culprits in accordance with law.

Report by telegraph.

Department has informed Stam’s father of Nanking’s telegram.

Phillips

80. Not printed.