893.00/8394: Telegram
The Minister in China (MacMurray) to the Secretary of State
[Received March 14—9:35 a.m.]
214. My 207, March 10, 6 p.m. Following from American consul general at Hankow, March 12, 6 p.m.:
“Lodged written protest with Ch’en through Commissioner of Foreign Affairs yesterday and saw Ch’en today and protested activities of the mob at Wuhu. Ch’en said that he had already sent a telegram to the authorities, Wuhu directing that strict order be maintained and that no foreigners or their property should be molested. He said that he would send another telegram especially urging protection of life and property Americans.
I am now lodging protest against further depredations just reported by Price at Foochow.”