Papers relating to the foreign relations of the United States, 1931, The Far East, Volume III

393.1111 Nelson, Bert N./70: Telegram

The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State

Nanking, March 12, 1931—9 p.m.
[Received March 13—9:10 a.m.]

My March 11, 11 a.m. Following from American Consul General at Hankow:

“March 11, 3 p.m. Your March 10, 4 p.m. [midnight?] I telegraphed Skinsnes on March 9 and 10 to send medicines and money. Am sending him another telegram today. Situation is now further complicated by bandit and/or mutinous activities on railway this side of Sinyangchow”.

Johnson