793.94/14276: Telegram
The Consul General at Canton (Linnell) to the Secretary of State
Canton, November 3, 1938—9
a.m.
[Received November 3—7:30 a.m.]
[Received November 3—7:30 a.m.]
40. Reference is made to my 37 of October 31, 5 p.m.,35 and preceding telegrams on the same subject; the British Consul General informs me that the Robin is now at Howlik with Mrs. H. E. Boyle and son, American citizens, and certain British subjects on board.
The Japanese authorities at Canton last evening again stated that the vessel would be stopped if she attempted to pass Samshui. The Cicala (see my 34, October 13 [30], 4 [11] p.m.) has now proceeded from Canton to Kongmoon and arrived there without incident.
Repeated to Chungking, Peiping and Hong Kong.
Linnell