393.11/521: Telegram
The Minister in China (MacMurray) to the Secretary of State
Peking, March 30,
1927—3 p.m.
[Received March 30—9:05 a.m.]
[Received March 30—9:05 a.m.]
295. Lockhart telegraphed March 27, 4 p.m., that missionaries there now remain in Hankow: 26 men, 11 women and 9 children. There are also 93 other Americans of whom 19 are women and 8 children. There have been evacuated since March 24 approximately 353 Americans. Fresh arrivals almost daily from the interior. Remaining Americans will be evacuated as rapidly as possible. No disorder thus far but situation remains tense. All codes, certified papers, deeds, books and accounts have been deposited on naval vessels for safe keeping.
MacMurray