File No. 893.00/702.
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Han Yang practically taken by Imperialists, according to report from Greene, who adds that revolutionists declared they could not hold Wuchang and want three days armistice to obtain the consent of the other provinces to accept Government terms: retention of present dynasty. They desire, if other provinces refuse, to be allowed to withdraw with their arms and save Wuchang from destruction. Greene asks authority to join colleagues in employing good offices to make such representations to Imperial forces. I do not approve such authorization but await your instructions, and have so informed Greene.