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.]
[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