893.00/12180: Telegram

The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State

1211. Following from American Consul at Foochow:

“October 24, 10 a.m. Provincial Government confirms serious incursion of Kiangsi Reds into Western Fukien and the capture of Kienning, Hsien and Taining by the Reds. Shaowu and Chienyang also endangered. Americans have been advised to withdraw from danger zone.”

Johnson