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CHINA

ATTITUDE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE ON THE EXPORT TO CHINA OF ARMS OR MUNITIONS, INCLUDING MILITARY AIRCRAFT

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1931 June 8

June 12

June 24 (312)

July 9 (406)

July 11 (417)

July 18 (237)

July 21 (41)

July 22 (42)

Memorandum by the Chief of the Division of Far Eastern Affairs
of a Conversation With Mr. Rogers of the Bureau of Aero-
nautics, Department of Commerce

Explanation of the Department's policy of exporting arms to
China only on consignments known to be approved and
desired by the Nanking Government; and of exportation of
commercial planes without licenses.

Memorandum by the Chief of the Division of Far Eastern Affairs
of a Conversation With the Counselor of the British Embassy
Observation by Mr. Hornbeck that the British policy,
indicated by present holding up of shipments of arms for
Canton in the absence of approval of the Nanking Govern-
ment, appears to be identical with U. S. policy.

From the American Minister in China to the Chinese Minister
for Foreign Affairs

Acknowledgment of note from the Foreign Ministry which
requested that American merchants be instructed that no
local government in China would be permitted to contract
for the purchase of arms except under a permit from the Central
Government; information that American consular officers in
China are being informed for the benefit of interested persons.
From the Minister in China (tel.)

From Hong Kong: Complaint of local agent of L. E. Gale Company, American firm, that shipments of military supplies are being made freely from European countries to Hong Kong for the Cantonese Government.

From the Minister in China (tel.)

From Canton: Confirmation by Canton Aviation Bureau of shipments of military airships from England and Germany, and information from the Bureau that an order has been placed with an American company, probably L. E. Gale Company, for 12 American military airships to be exported as commercial aircraft and to be armed at Hong Kong.

To the Minister in China (tel.)

Instructions for Canton and Hong Kong to report through the Legation any instances of military equipment and airplanes being shipped from United States or other foreign countries to the Canton authorities, and to report cases of the use of commercial planes for military purposes.

From the Consul General at Nanking (tel.)

Request from the Chinese Finance Minister that the United States forbid the exportation of eight Lockheed Vega planes purchased by the Canton Government for conversion into military planes. Assertion by the United Aircraft Export Company that the British authorities at Hong Kong do not impede British sales of fighting planes to Canton.

From the Consul General at Nanking (tel.)

Receipt of an aide-mémoire from the Chinese Foreign Office concerning the planes mentioned in telegram No. 41, July 21, requesting prohibition of export on the basis of U. S. regulations for the transportation of war materials. Information from the British authorities that the Barcelona Convention prevents their interfering with cargoes consigned to Canton.

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ATTITUDE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE ON THE EXPORT TO CHINA OF ARMS OR MUNITIONS, INCLUDING MILITARY AIRCRAFT-Continued

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To the Consul General at Nanking (tel.)

Advice that the Department is taking steps to prevent exportation unless planes are accompanied by export licenses duly issued by this Department in conformity with the established requirements, but that it does not guarantee success of its efforts.

From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.)

Information from the British Foreign Office that export
license for military materials is given only to shipments des-
tined for and with the known sanction of the Nanking Govern-
ment, that the Hong Kong Government is conforming to this
policy, but that commercial planes can be exported to any
place without an export license.

Memorandum by the Vice Consul at Nanking of a Conversation
With Major Wu Hjeh-shek of the Aviation Bureau at Nan-
king

Assertion by Major Wu that the Cantonese have purchased
planes from Great Britain and Germany, and his request that
United States Government take all possible steps to prevent
their purchase of civil model planes in view of the ease with
which such planes can be fitted for military use.

Memorandum by the Consul General at Nanking of a Conversa

tion With the Assistant Director of the Department of Gen-
eral Affairs, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Inquiry by the Chinese official as to the possibility of the
United States' preventing the shipment of European planes
to Canton through Manila.

To the Minister in China (te!.)

Information from the War and Commerce Departments that Vought Corsair planes and Douglas planes, with the exception of amphibians, are primarily for military purposes, and that the Treasury Department is being notified of the State Department's opinion that these planes should be exported to China only on the issuance of an export license by the Department.

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Aug. 19 (1126)

From the Minister in China

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Note to the Foreign Minister advising that United States is taking steps with a view to preventing the shipment of eight Lockheed Vega planes to Canton.

Oct. 23 (815)

From the Minister in China (tel.)

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Nov. 13 (990)

From Canton: Report from Gale's Hong Kong representative concerning Far East Aviation Company's dealings with the Canton Aviation Bureau; his objection that British sales of military aircraft to Canton, if continued, would have adverse effect on American trade.

To the Ambassador in Great Britain

Transmittal of copy of telegram No. 815, October 23, from the Minister in China, with instructions to bring this information to the attention of the Foreign Office and report any comments.

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ATTITUDE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE ON THE EXPORT TO CHINA of Arms OR MUNITIONS, INCLUDING MILITARY AIRCRAFT-Continued

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1931 Dec. 12 (339)

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To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.)

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Dec. 14 (461)

Dec. 23 (1340)

Advice of the confirmation, by Department of Commerce data, of the telegraphic report from Canton transmitted in instruction No. 990, November 13. Request for early action and report.

From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.)

Report that matter of British delivery of planes to Canton
Aviation Bureau has been taken up with the Foreign Office
but that the latter is not yet able to make comment.
From the Minister in China

Information that the difficulties encountered by American
firms in the sale of aeroplanes in South China will probably
disappear in the reorganization of the National Government;
opinion that if a political reconciliation between the Chinese
factions does not occur, it would appear unjust to handicap
American merchants at Canton in view of British policy.

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PROTECTION OF TITLE DEEDS TO REAL PROPERTY OF AMERICANS IN CHINA

1931 Feb. 18 (814)

Feb. 26 (407)

Mar. 27 (172)

Apr. 6 (129)

From the Minister in China

Transmittal of a despatch from the Consul General at Shanghai (excerpt printed) reporting a decision of the High Court of Kiangsu excluding Americans and other foreigners (except possibly missionaries) from holding perpetual leases on land outside the definitely prescribed limits of treaty ports and foreign settlement areas. Opinion that such decision will lead to difficulties unless the extraterrioriality agreement provides a definite safeguard for such property rights.

To the Minister in China

Instructions to advise American consular officers in China, except the Consul General at Shanghai, to take no further steps toward the issuance of title deeds to property in China in the name of an American citizen unless satisfied that there is substantial American interest in the property. Advice, however, that the International Settlement and the French Concession at Shanghai should come under a uniform practice established by all the powers concerned.

From the Minister in China (tel.)

From Hankow: Information that vernacular newspapers have published a proclamation by the Municipal Government requiring the submission of "white deeds" for stamping before April 1 or the imposition of a fine; request for instructions, as owners of white deeds hesitate to submit them.

To the Minister in China (tel.)

Advice that foreign land titles and fees on land transactions are questions being considered in the extraterritoriality negotiations and that American holders of white deeds must act, meanwhile, on their own judgment, but that if fees on previous land transactions are not involved, American purchasers would be wise to obtain red deeds when the procedure is based on reasonable Chinese legislation.

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PROTECTION OF TITLE DEEDS TO REAL PROPERTY OF AMERICANS IN CHINA

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1931 June 8 (507)

Nov. 5 (1248)

To the Minister in China

Advice that the recent action of the Chinese in withdrawing from foreigners the privilege to purchase land at Mokanshan constitutes no valid ground for protest; instructions, however, to report any impairment of existing American property rights as a result of the regulations.

From the Minister in China

Information from the Consul General at Shanghai that his colleagues are not, at the present time, disposed to effect any change in the procedure for the issuance of consular title deeds at Shanghai, as the matter is closely connected with the credit and finance situation.

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OF AMERICAN CLAIMS OUTSTANDING AGAINST CHINA

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To the Minister in China (tel.)

Instructions to inform the Chinese Government, if considered advisable, that the American Government desires to cooperate but cannot assent to the tentative plan for settlement of claims against China (as set forth in Minister's telegram No. 997, November 21, 1930) until informed of the treatment to be accorded to the total outstanding obligations owed to American interests. Inquiry as to possible attitude of Chinese Government toward a Sino-American claims commission.

From the Minister in China (tel.)

Understanding that the Foreign Ministry desires as complete a list of contractual obligations as possible with a statement of sums due. Information that the attitude of other governments toward the Chinese tentative plan has not been determined.

From the Minister in China (tel.)

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Opinion that it would not be premature to request statements from American creditors, as, until these statements are prepared, no further discussion can be carried on with the Finance Minister.

Jan. 16 (27)

From the Minister in China (tel.)

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Information that Dr. Wang Chung-hui, Chairman of the
Commission for the Reorganization of China's Domestic and
Foreign Loans, has been advised of the attitude expressed in
Department's telegram No. 3, January 3.

Mar. 7

From the Minister in China (tel.)

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Proposal of an agreement for a claims commission to the Foreign Minister, who felt that his Government would object but desired to consider the matter.

Mar. 7

Memorandum by the Minister in China

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Discussion with Foreign Minister regarding the claims arising from damage to American property at Changsha in 1930; Chinese position that Government was not liable for damage done by rebels.

(Footnote: Information that the Foreign Minister subsequently refused to reconsider the matter.)

CHINA

EFFORTS FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF AMERICAN CLAIMS OUTSTANDING AGAINST CHINA-Continued

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Apr. 13

From the Minister in China (tel.)

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Information from the Foreign Minister that Wang Chunghui is not agreeable to a claims commission and that an official proposal would receive a negative response.

May 7 (173)

May 23 (294)

July 16

To the Minister in China (tel.)

Suggestion that the attention of the Chinese authorities be called to certain points relating to Department's draft protocol setting up a claims commission (transmitted in despatch No. 1467, February 3, 1930), emphasizing that the work of the proposed commission would be what the Chinese Government apparently desires, namely, the clarification of its position with respect to all foreign obligations.

From the Minister in China_(tel.)

Conversation with the Foreign Minister, who stated his
objections to the proposal of a claims commission but, upon
the Minister's suggestions of ways to meet these objections,
asked the Minister to draft an agreement along the lines
suggested. Request for the Department's outline for presen-
tation to the Foreign Minister.

Memorandum by the Chief of the Division of Far Eastern Affairs
of a Conversation With the Chinese Chargé

Informal statement read to the Chargé in reply to his recent
inquiry, made at the instance of the Nanking Government,
with regard to the postponement of payments on inter-
governmental debts, particularly certain Boxer indemnity
payments.

Undated To the Chinese Legation

July 30 (472)

Dec. 10 (643)

Text of the informal statement read and handed to the
Chinese Chargé on July 16 by the Chief of the Division of
Far Eastern Affairs.

From the Minister in China (tel.)

Reuter's report from Shanghai: Information that the Minister of Finance published a warning that the bonds issued by Canton rebels and secured on customs revenue would not be recognized in any way by the Government as having claim on national funds.

To the Minister in China

Draft of a proposed claims convention between the United States and China (text printed) to be used as a basis for further discussions, and offering proposals to overcome Chinese objections to the former draft.

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