Moscow, June 1
The Soviet Government has sent a Note to the Chinese Government Protesting against the raid on and search of the Russian Consulate General at Harbin by the Chinese The 41 Communists show were caught the base-of the Consulate holding 8 secret conferences Washington, June 3.
The reply of the United States government to the note of the Chi-hose government, dated April 27, requesting early conversations looking to the termination of the extra territorial rights enjoyed by Ameri can nationals in China is being Grafted, the United Press was in formed at the State Department tonight.
The draft text had not then been submitted to the Secretary of State, Colonel Henry L, Stimson, it was said, but would be ready for him shortly. It was possible that several changes might be made when the document was considered by the Secretary and his assistants.
As the draft text now stands, it is understood, the American reply. after acknowledging receipt of the Chinese note, recalls the past pledges of this country with regard to extraterritoriality and says that there as been no change in the attitude of this government. The I probably inquire what 1a is prepared to take guarantee a proper treatment Americans residing in Chinese territory in the event of consular jurisdiction being withdrawn, When the reply is finally it will probably be Chinese goveramen tion and' released submitted to the before publica. simultaneously here and in China was said police,
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