893.00/6399: Telegram
The Minister in China (MacMurray) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 16—9:27 a.m.]
275. Following from American consul at Swatow:
“July 11, 3 p.m. Cantonese troops attacked and looted British mission at Wukingfu on July 9. One man, two women stripped and beaten by the troops but escaped to Swatow. American missionaries at mountain resort very near Wukingfu have been heard from but they are safe. I am taking all possible measures to secure protection of life and property. Local situation comparatively quiet with complete boycott and strike against British and Japanese. Local merchants aroused by the extortions of students and strikers and threaten open resistance.”