893.00/12209: Telegram
The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 8—3:10 p.m.]
1307. Following from American Consul at Chefoo:
“December 8, 3 p.m. General Liu Chen-nien left here secretly early [Page 556] yesterday morning on the Chinese transport Tai Shun for Wenchow. He was accompanied by General Chao, staff and bodyguard.
General Ho I-san now in charge of remainder of Liu’s forces in this district numbering 8,000. Transportation officer in charge of evacuation stated today all would be out by end of December.
Chefoo quiet. Liu’s remaining forces maintaining excellent discipline and being gradually moved towards Chefoo for embarkation.”