393.1115/8–1849: Telegram
The Consul General at Hankow (Callanan) to the Secretary of State
[Received 12:38 p. m.]
271. Deptel 56, August 15. Appears little possibility people this area reaching Shanghai for evacuation mid-September since (1) no travel regulations yet issued and no foreigner yet permitted leave Wuhan and (2) sailings Hankow–Shanghai irregular and danger of attack river steamers considerable.
At least 20 travel applications business people made to Foreign Affairs Bureau but no results yet. Other hand few missionaries other than those due furlough yet felt urge depart.
If closure likelihood mentioned in letters re evacuation to Americans, and it must be, news will be out. Propose send letters next week. Approval requested.
Sent Department 271, Department pass Nanking 211, Shanghai 118, from Hankow.