793.94/12999: Telegram
The Vice Consul at Amoy (Altaffer) to the Secretary of State
[Received May 11—12:20 p.m.]
Amoy City and hinterland on Amoy Island were occupied today by Japanese landing forces under cover extensive aerial and naval bombardment. Japanese now clearing island of straggling Chinese troops who were isolated from main force and trapped in hills near city. It is estimated 60,000 Chinese took refuge in International settlement of Kulangsu during last 2 days. Americans all safe on Kulangsu or inland stations in district.
Repeated to American Embassy [at] Hankow, American Embassy [at] Peiping, American Consul [at] Canton, American Consul [at] Foochow.