394.112/15: Telegram
The Consul at Chefoo (Roberts) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 27—10:40 a.m.]
At 3 p.m. today it was reported to me that two Americans, Harry E. Clark and Albert R. Wilkins, were struck by Japanese guard 11:30 p.m., July 26th after curfew. Incident has been reported to Japanese Consul and commander of Japanese landing party has investigated and found Japanese patrol acted without provocation. I am of opinion incident can be settled locally by accepting expression of regret from Japanese commander, punishment of Japanese guards involved and assurance that orders have been issued to prevent similar occurrences. Please send instructions.
Repeated to Embassy at Hankow.