393.1111 Nelson, Bert N./67: Telegram
The Minister in China ( Johnson ) to the Secretary of State
Nanking
, March 11, 1931—11
a.m.
[Received March 11—9:10 a.m.]
[Received March 11—9:10 a.m.]
Referring to Hankow’s March 9, 3 p.m., repeated by the Legation, following telegram has been sent American Consul General at Hankow:
“March 10, midnight. I have just seen [Foreign?] Minister who is telegraphing authorities once more to use all means to effect release [of] Nelson and Tvedt and assist those working for their release. Tell Skinsnes to go ahead.”
Johnson