893.00 Tsinan/17: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Minister in China (MacMurray)

148. For Price, Tsinan.

“Your May 4, 11 a.m. Department commends all action taken by you as reported and was greatly relieved to learn of the safety of consular staff and other Americans. Your wife informed. Cover situation and important developments by telegraph fully as opportunity offers. Send full despatches as promptly as possible.”

Kellogg