123 Ward, Angus I.: Telegram
The Consul General at Peiping (Clubb) to the Secretary of State
[Received 11:31 p. m.]
2156. Ward’s 154, November 29, as received by phone today, follows:
“On October 11, was assaulted and pummelled by Chinese member my staff. Due only to quick action by Rehberg, I was saved from being further assaulted by another Chinese armed with cudgel. Cicogna assaulted by group Chinese members my staff and Kristan was assaulted and befouled and badly beaten by Chinese staff member and other Chinese. Having reported all the foregoing to group Chinese officials principally from Bureau Public Safety and from People’s Court of Mukden which came to office during morning October 11 but group dismissed my representations in matter with statement to effect that these events would be treated in accordance with law. Thus far no action known to me has been taken on above recited attempt assault.
On November 22 following my release from confinement, I requested of mayor Mukden access to my physician. Thus far, no action on my request.”
Recommend particularly in view Mukden American personnel’s exposed position this information not be given publicity until their departure from Communist China.
Sent Department 2156. Department pass Shanghai 1253, Nanking 1202 [1212?], Tientsin 107.