393.11/789: Telegram
The Minister in China (MacMurray) to the Secretary of State
[Received 2:50 p.m.]
266. 1. Consul at Tsinanfu reports approximate number and location of Americans in southern Shantung as follows: Ichowfu 2, Tenghsien 5, Tsining 3, Yenchowfu 1 and Taian 15. First four of [Page 261] these places now in hands of Southern forces. No word from Americans in them save those at Tenghsien who report persons and buildings safe and relations good. Some Americans evacuated from Taian. Majority of American women and children leaving Tsinanfu but majority of men seem determined to remain.
2. Reverend L. C. Osborn of the Church of the Nazarene Mission captured by Kuominchun forces in southern Chihli. Acting under Legation’s instructions, Hankow consul general has made representations to appropriate officers requesting his release and adequate protection.