393.11/1061: Telegram
The Chargé in China (Perkins) to the Secretary of State
[Received January 30—6:45 a.m.]
89. My January 25, 3 p.m.
1. Following from American Consul General at Hankow:
“January 27, 3 p.m. The substance of your January 25, 3 p.m., has been telegraphed to Bishop O’Shea at Kanchow with my full concurrence in recommendation made.”
2. Following from Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs begs to acknowledge the receipt of Mr. Hewes’ telegram dated 25th and to inform him that Kiating [Kiangsi?] provincial authorities have been telegraphically requested to afford necessary protection to Americans in Kanchow.”