Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1930, Volume II

893.00/10959: Telegram

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

[Extracts]

Peiping, July 6, 1930—noon.
[Received July 7—5 a.m.⁵³]

544. Following from the American Consulate General at Hankow:

“July 5, 1 p.m. Events of the week are summarized as follows:

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10. All Americans (3) left Yochow on July 3rd immediately preceding peaceful taking of that city by Peng Teh-hwai, notorious Communist, and his soldiers and followers roughly numbering 6,000. Americans after leaving Yochow took passage on Japanese steamer and arrived safely at Hankow morning July 4th.

11. Guam fired on from shore at or near Yochow about 3 p.m., July 4th, returned and silenced fire with about 23 three-inch and 1,500 rounds machine gun. One American sailor killed. Luzon, with Admiral Craven aboard, left Hankow for Chenglingki July 4, 5 p.m.”

For the Minister:

Perkins

53. Telegram in two sections.