393.1111 Young, Edward/2: Telegram
The Minister in China ( MacMurray ) to the Secretary of State
[Received 9:07 p.m.]
52. 1. Following from Hankow:
“January 24, 6 p.m. Bishop O’Shea of Catholic Mission, in telegram from Kanchow, Kiangsi, states that a member of his mission, Reverend Edward Young, American citizen, was on January 22 captured at Nananfu, Kiangsi, by Communists Chu Teh and Mao Chih-tung, who demand $20,00032 as ransom within three days.
I am making direct representations to Nanchang urging immediate action to effect Young’s release. Respectfully suggest that Legation urge Nanking Government to take all possible action to effect Young’s release.”
2. I have instructed Perkins as follows:
“Please take up the matter with Wang33 and request immediate action to effect Young’s release. Department has been informed.”