393.1115/5–2247: Telegram

The Consul General at Tientsin (Smyth) to the Secretary of State

108. Chinese military here informed me last night message from Changli reported all Americans safe. Warner flew Tangshan this morning to phone mission Changli and arrange their transportation Tientsin. Peitaiho reported quiet but about 20 persons including few Americans availing themselves Marine offer transportation here from Chinwangtao. Two Americans already arrived here.

Sent Nanking as 94; repeated Department as 108 and Mukden, Peiping.

Smyth