393.11/1190: Telegram
The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
Peiping, July 9, 1930—6
p.m.
[Received July 9—1:20 p.m.]
[Received July 9—1:20 p.m.]
558. Legation’s 553, July 8, 4 p.m. Following from Commander of the Yangtze Patrol to vessels under his command:
“Bandits recently raiding Hwangshihkang and Yochow made special efforts to secure foreigners for ransom. Missionaries remaining in remote posts are exposing themselves to serious dangers. Inform consular offices, missionaries in your neighborhood.”
For the Minister:
Perkins