893.00/7667: Telegram
The Chargé in China (Mayer) to the Secretary of State
[Received September 23—8:30 a.m.]
426. Legation’s 379, September 8, 5 p.m. Following from American consul general at Hankow:
“September 22, 4 p.m. Mei Chuen has arrived at Ichang from Chungking with about 70 refugees aboard, mostly British.
Daily aeroplane attacks on Wuchang continue, peace negotiations having been broken off.
American naval officer at Ichang reports that Wanhsien case has been amicably settled. Probable that second expedition will not proceed above Ichang. Details of settlement unknown beyond immediate release of two seized ships.”