393.11/1216: Telegram
The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
Peiping, July 18, 1930—1
p.m.
[Received 2:25 p.m.]
[Received 2:25 p.m.]
587. Legation’s 543, July 5, 5 p.m. Following from American Consul at Foochow:
“July 17, 4 p.m. Have arranged to proceed Yenping tomorrow morning with launch to bring down Americans from Lu territory. Both sides have promised safe conduct through fighting lines. No other way possible to effect their evacuation.”
Commander in Chief informed.
For the Minister:
Perkins