893.00/7889: Telegram
The Minister in China (MacMurray) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 1—2:50 a.m.]
589. My 585, November 29, 4 p.m. Following from American consul general, Hankow:
“November 29, 3 p.m. My telegram of November 27, 4 p.m. Strike against the Japanese has been amicably settled but general situation unimproved. British naval forces were landed today to reenforce the Concession police and enforce the Concession regulations. All processions and armed forces will not be allowed to come into the British Concession unless permission has first been obtained. Some British volunteers have also been called out. French naval forces have also been landed to protect French Concession. Due to the anxiety over the situation considerable number of foreign women are preparing to leave the port. While precautions are being taken against any untoward incidents, the situation is very tense and the utmost is being done to avoid serious trouble. American destroyers Truxton and Pope have been ordered to return to Hankow. Several large demonstrations yesterday.”