793.94/13550: Telegram
The Consul General at Hankow (Josselyn) to the Secretary of State
Hankow, July 25, 1938—4
p.m.
[Received July 25—1:02 p.m.]
[Received July 25—1:02 p.m.]
Shanghai and Tokyo please inform Japanese authorities [that] committee of 4 missions including 2 American missions proposes establishment safety zone Ichang, Hupeh, at Catholic Convent 2 kilometers southeast of city on prominent hill. Convent marked with French, Belgian and Red Cross flags. Maps follow. Local British, French, Belgian Consuls also received notification from committee.
Sent to Shanghai. Shanghai please repeat to Tokyo.
Josselyn