393.1111 Baker, Charles/102: Telegram
The Consul General at Hankow (Adams) to the Secretary of State
[Received June 1—12:45 a.m.]
61. 1. Baker was released last night and is at Chenglingki. Proceeding Yochow this morning.
[Page 517]2. Baker’s release was obtained through the careful and skillful work of G. Findlay Andrew who was ably assisted by his Chinese associates in the National Flood Relief Commission. In procuring Baker’s release, Andrew used American flood relief wheat and the resources of the organization of the National Flood Relief Commission which was engaged in reconstructing dikes in the area where Baker was held captive. Baker’s ransom was the equivalent of approximately 500 tons of wheat.
3. Admiral Williams is, at my request, sending a gunboat to Yochow to bring Baker to Hankow because it is considered unsafe for Baker to travel to Hankow by train.
4. I respectfully suggest that the Department, in news releases, feature Andrew’s brilliant work.
5. Please inform Mrs. Baker in Oakland, California.