893.00/2–949: Telegram
The Consul General at Peiping (Clubb) to the Secretary of State
[Received February 10—1:46 a. m.]
201. ReContel 117, January 2436 seemingly complete information indicates all Americans unharmed in course recent fighting.
Foreigners permitted in out Peiping gates freely and travel been performed variously Tungehow, Yenching and west hills. Group foreign picnickers February 6 west hills, however, approached by representatives Military Affairs Control Committee who said they should have permission school authorities visit area, that military authorities needed advance notice order give protection, that still period military government, and mines and grenades still scattered about. However, soon they would be free go where they pleased. Consul to get definite regulations, if any, on interpost travel foreigners.
Take this opportunity report no panic or alarm among foreigners during period turnover and no last minute demand for evacuation (few Americans left after beginning siege), that Consul staff in particular continued regular performance duties calmly and efficiently under heavy overload office work (particularly code work) despite local uncertainties and inconveniences.
Sent Department 201, repeated Nanking 165, Shanghai 171.
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