793.94/11348: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received November 29—2:26 p.m.]
974. Embassy’s 944, November 22, 10 p.m., and 958, November 26, 9 a.m. Please expedite communication of following message to Japanese Ambassador:
“The International Committee, which forwarded to the Japanese authorities through the courtesy of the American Embassy on 22 [Page 733] November a proposal for a safety zone in Nanking, would again respectfully request favorable consideration of its proposal. In order that proper arrangements may be made for the care of the thousands of civilians who have no other recourse than the proposed safety zone, it is necessary that the Committee should begin its work at the earliest possible moment. For humanitarian reasons therefore an early reply to the Committee’s proposal is earnestly desired. (Signed) John H. D. Rabe, Chairman”.
Sent Shanghai, Hankow, Peiping. Peiping kindly expedite repetition to Tokyo.