393.11/2110: Telegram
The First Secretary of Embassy in China (Salisbury) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 30—7:30 a.m.]
Embassy’s August 26, 4 p.m.75 Following letter dated August 28 has been received from the Commandant of the American Embassy Guard.
“With reference to my letter of 26 August on the conditions at Pei-tai-ho, I have the honor to inform you that I am informed that [H. M. S.] Cumberland will be at Chinwangtao during the period 4 to 12 September and H. M. S. Adventure probably will be at that port during the remainder of the month. In view of this information I am of the opinion that all reasonable protection for the residents of Pei-tai-ho will be afforded by these British naval vessels if means are provided to keep the respective commanding officers advised of the threatening conditions which may develop at that place.”
Sent to Tientsin, repeated to Ambassador and Shanghai.