393.1123 Lincheng/167: Telegram
The Minister in China (Schurman) to the Secretary of State
Peking, June 22,
1923—10 a.m.
[Received June 22—5:08 a.m.]
[Received June 22—5:08 a.m.]
234. My 229, June 19, 2 [1] p.m., and 223, June 14, 5 p.m. For exemplary and punitive damages suffered by himself and family in Lincheng outrage, Major Allen has presented claim of $50,000 gold and Major Pinger $60,000. I am informed that Shanghai victims of the outrage are presenting still larger claims.
Schurman