393.11/1253: Telegram
The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 14—9:20 a.m.]
695. Legation’s 663, August 4, 11 a.m., and Canton’s August 11, 1 p.m. Following from the American Consul at Hankow:
“August 13, 3 p.m. Canton’s August 11, 1 p.m., regarding O’Shea and other foreigners.
I respectfully suggest that O’Shea and other foreigners could withdraw with National troops and that the Legation may wish to request Ministry of Foreign Affairs to thus or otherwise afford them safe conduct to places of security.”
Following telegram has been sent American Consul at Nanking:
“August 14, noon. Your August 3, 10 a.m. Please deliver following to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
‘I have the honor to request that if the forces of Your Excellency’s Government have not yet withdrawn from Kanchow, Kiangsi, the American citizens and residents be given safe conduct and permitted to accompany the troops out. An early reply is requested.’”
Hankow and Canton informed.