893.00/12605: Telegram
The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Acting Secretary of State
[Received December 30—4:40 a.m.]
940. Reference Legation’s telegram 931, December 21 [26], 6 [1] p.m., the Vice Consul at Foochow reports December 29, 3 p.m., that no further air raids have occurred; that British vessel Verity refused to allow the Nineteenth Route Army to search British merchant vessel Hatching placing armed guard on board; that northward movement of troops of Nineteenth Route Army apparently continues; that, according to reliable sources, troops are still friendly to foreigners; and that no open break among leaders in the regime is yet noticeable.