Subject

Diplomatic situation and ques-
tion whether China is to de-
clare war against Germany.
Enclosure: Memorandum of
conversation with the Premier.
Inquires regarding U.S. coopera-
tion in protection of Mukden
Railway zone by foreign troops
to exclusion of Chinese troops.
The United States declines to
change its attitude toward
question of excluding Chinese
troops from Tientsin.
Criticism of article published in
the Saturday Evening Post on
action taken by China against
Germany.

Suggests mission to China to
forestall action adverse to Chi-
nese independence and Ameri-
can interests.

Suggested mission would accord
with expectations of China to
complete invitation to sever re-
lations with Germany.

Assurances of Allies in connection
with impending declaration of
war by China. Instructions re-
quested.

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July 30]

453

454

[Rec'd

Aug. 11]

ter in China
(tel.)

455

[Rec'd

Aug. 12]

ter in China
(tel.)

455

[Rec'd

ter in China

Aug. 13]

(tel.)

COSTA RICA

No.

Date

From and to whom

Subject

Costa Rica will observe benevolent
neutrality and try to prevent
development of hostility against
the United States within its
territory.

Guatemala's action in severing
relations with Germany and
offering support to the United
States.

De facto Government of Costa

Rica would sever relations with
Germany in case of U.S. rec-
ognition.

Move of Costa Rican de facto
Government to sever relations
with Germany irrespective of
recognition. Safe-conduct for
German Chargé requested.
Safe-conduct will be granted Ger-
man representative, when re-
quested by neutral state, so far
as it concerns U.S. forces.
Severance of relations with Ger-
many by the Tinoco Govern-
ment in Costa Rica.

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274

287

328

329

329

[Rec'd

Oct. 201

in Costa Rica
(tel.)