125.9533/9–1449: Telegram
The Consul at Tsingtao (Hawthorne) to the Secretary of State
[Received September 14—5:18 a. m.]
503. K. Y. Liu, interpreter this Consulate General, arrested last night ostensibly because misstatements in application for bicycle license. Actually expected he will be questioned at length regarding personalities, activities all members Consulate General’s staff. Needless, say, Liu has had access to no classified material.
View long development please expedite issuance administrative instructions regarding closure post, pending receipt which no advice being given American citizens for fear radio station may be closed when our intentions become known.