123 Service, Richard M./55: Telegram
The Consul at Chefoo (Roberts) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 4—8 a.m.]
My September 13, 3 p.m. concerning the search of Vice Consul Service. Police officials have called to offer apology and give assurances that means have been taken to prevent recurrence of the incident. I insisted upon punishment of the police agent responsible for the search. The Consul has now received a letter from the Chief of Police confirming apology and assurances and stating responsibility for the search falls upon plainclothes policeman’s superiors and that it is proposed to have those responsible dismissed or severely reprimanded.
Sent to Peiping, repeated to Chungking.