Foreign Relations of the United States, Diplomatic Papers, 1938, The Far East, Volume IV

393.1115/3183: Telegram

The Consul at Foochow (Ward) to the Secretary of State

Foochow, May 15, 1938—4 p.m.
[Received May 15—9 a.m.]

My May 13, 7 a.m., paragraph 4. Admiral Li has just assured me that closing of barrier is not now contemplated, and that even if it is closed, it would not be rendered impassable for small boats; that passage over it of small boats will continue possible indefinitely.

To Hankow and Peiping.

Ward