Office of the Historian

393.1111 Holleman, C.H./9: Telegram

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

Peking, June 5, 1929—4 p.m.
[Received 7:15 p.m.]

447. My 439, June 1, 7 p.m.

1. Following from American Consul at Amoy:

“June 4, 3 p.m. Letter received from Holleman byLungyenchou Chinese stating that he escaped 28th and was making his way toward Taipu where he is trying to reach Swatow. Believed that owing to conditions in Swatow district his arrival there may be delayed or he may have to return overland to Amoy via Pingwo. Chinese authorities [Page 465] trying to inform General Chang Chen requesting verification and protection. Have telegraphed Berger74 requesting him try to verify and render any assistance possible.”75

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For the Minister:
Perkins
  1. David C. Berger, Consul at Swatow.↩
  2. The Minister in China in telegram No. 501, June 24, reported Dr. Holleman’s safe arrival at Amoy from Swatow (393.1111 Holleman, C.H./29).↩