493.11 Ekvall, Henry/1: Telegram
The Consul General at Hankow (Adams) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 3—6:35 a.m.]
82. William G. Englund, American at Sianfu, Shensi, reported to me on August 2nd that Henry Ekvall, American, Gustaf Tornvall, Swede, and a Japanese traveling by automobile from Kansu to Sianfu missing since the morning of July 23rd. They were last seen 50 li from Sianfu. Englund stated that there is strong reason for suspecting foul play outside Sianfu. I have telegraphed the Chairman of the Shensi Provincial Government demanding prompt and thorough investigation with the object of affording all protection to Ekvall and punishing anyone guilty harming him. I have also asked for information gathered by investigation.