893.00/11460: Telegram
The Consul General at Camion (Ballantine) to the Secretary of State
[Received May 24—3 p.m.]
Referring to my telegram May 23, 3 p.m.,53 message from senior American missionaries, Hoihow, received by radio through courtesy of British naval authorities states that all American missionaries safe.
British Consulate has also received a message stating that on the 21st and 22nd fighting occurred around Hoihow between Canton and Nanking troops. Latter were defeated and are being disarmed by Cantonese. As a safety measure foreign women and children were embarked yesterday on a merchant vessel, but it is proposed to disembark them today. Commander of H. M. S. Somme considers it advisable to remain Hoihow until situation returns to normal.
Repeated to Department, Legation, and Nanking.
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