393.11/1106: Telegram
The Consul General at Hankow (Lockhart) to the Secretary of State
[Received April 23—10:20 a.m.]
25. The following telegram has been sent to the Legation:
“April 23, 3 p.m. Canton’s April 22, 4 p.m.,94 concerning safety of Bishop O’Shea and other Americans at Kanchow. I have requested General Ho Ying-chin to take up with Chiang Kai-shek on his arrival here tomorrow the matter of rendering adequate protection to the American citizens and other foreigners who may be awaiting further instructions at Kanchow.
Jenkins’ telegram is not clear as to whether the situation reported by the two priests is a recent development or the condition that prevailed about four weeks ago. Inasmuch as the priests travelled overland, much of the way on foot, from Kanchow to Canton, it is entirely possible that the situation describable [described?] is that which was previously reported by this office as well as by Canton. Please see my despatch 949 of April 18th. Repeated to Department and Canton.”
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