China, handed to M. Karakhan today, in the name of the Diplomat Corps, the former Russian Legation fs to be handed over to the Soviet.
This action. has been taken in view of the Soviet's assurance that it considers itself a ce-signatory of the Boxer Protocol, says the Note. However, in view also of.M. Kara-Khan's intimation that the Soviet might in the future renounce their interest in the Protocol, the Diplomatic Corps reserves liberty of aztion in the event of such renunela-
Mr. Yoshizawa also presented a communication from the U.S. Minister, Dr. Schurman, to\ the effect that his action in acquiescing, the Note in no way constituted or implied American recognition of the Soviet.
Peking, Aug. 19.
In handing the Note to the Soviet Ambassador, Mr. Yoshizawa expressed Dr. Schurman's reservation that his acquiescence in the Note in no way constituted or implied American recognition of "the regime known as. the Union of Socialist Soviet Republics."
After reading the memorandum 'M. Karakhan returned it to Mr. Yoshizawa. He is expected to 1 vigorous protest against what he ata regards as a gratuitous insult.
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