893.00/6263: Telegram
The Chargé in China ( Mayer ) to the Secretary of State
[Received June 14—1:20 p.m.]
226. Radio, Admiral McVay to Commander, state[s] that according to report from Japanese destroyer Japanese and British consulates at Kiukiang completely destroyed by mob on June 13th. Japanese destroyer sent landing force. No casualties reported. Order restored in Concessions while 500 Chinese soldiers protecting foreigners living outside. If necessary American destroyer will be sent from Hankow.
British Legation’s reports are to effect that Chinese officials assumed full responsibility for protection prior to event but failed to send troops for 3 hours.