393.1111 Baker, Charles/93: Telegram
The Consul General at Hankow (Adams) to the Acting Secretary of State
[Received May 9—5:25 a.m.]
52. Mr. Findlay Andrew obtained the release of Father Sands last night. Sands reports that Baker is in good health and is well treated. This is confirmed by two letters in Baker’s handwriting dated April 28 and May 2, respectively. Mr. Andrew states that while success in Baker’s case is still uncertain, he believes that the prospects are more hopeful than when he saw the Minister in Shanghai. Andrew has canceled a trip to Kansu so he personally may work on the Baker case.
Mr. Andrew feels that any publicity now will prejudice Baker’s chances. Fully concur with him in this.