393.1115/3510: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
Hankow, August 31, 1938—10
a.m.
[Received August 31—8:20 a.m.]
[Received August 31—8:20 a.m.]
529. Department’s 240, August 29, 7 [6] p.m. I have repeated this message to Tsingtao for his guidance adding the statement that in view of increased activity on the part of guerrillas in Shantung it appears to the Embassy unwise to encourage return of Americans to interior points at this time and I suggest that you warn Americans that they return at their own risk. Peiping informed.
Johnson