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

893.00/11299: Telegram

The Consul General at Hankow (Lockhart) to the Secretary of State

Hankow, November 19, 1930—noon.
[Received November 19—10:10 a.m.]

121. The following telegram has been sent to the Legation:

“November 19, noon. The U.S.S. Tutuila fired upon by rifle fire at mileage 27 above Chenglingki yesterday. Fire silenced with 27 rounds 3-inch shells and 650 rounds machine gun. Repeated to Department.”

Lockhart