393.1163/189: Telegram
The Chargé in China (Mayer) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 24—4:30 a.m.]
830. Department’s 322, August 20, 2 p.m.38 Following from Lockhart:
“August 23, noon. No objection to return of women mission workers to Hankow in limited numbers provided they reside in concession areas. Residence outside of these areas and in Wuchang is not advisable as protection in that event could not be afforded nor could evacuation in case of an emergency be quickly and safely effected. Some of Bishop Root’s workers would probably be employed at Wuchang where most of his activities are centered. While conditions have improved at Wuchang they are by no means settled and daily visits of women missionaries there at present are not advisable.”
I concur in the foregoing.
- Not printed.↩