Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1923, Volume I

893.00/5271: Telegram

The Minister in China ( Schurman ) to the Secretary of State

Peking , November 14, 1923—4 p.m.
[Received November 14—9:34 a.m.]

367. Telegrams dated yesterday received from consul general, Canton, and commander South China Patrol state Chen Chiung-ming captured Sheklung 12th. Sun’s forces are retreating into Canton, indications that battle may be fought in the vicinity White Cloud Mountain near eastern suburbs. United States ship Asheville at Canton and arrangements being made to protect Americans.

Colonel Cheney is now in Canton.

Schurman