Office of the Historian

393.1123 Coltman, Charles/–: Telegram

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

Peking, December 12, 1922—4 p.m.
[Received December 12—11:22 a.m.]

489. Charles Coltman, American merchant, was shot by Chinese soldiers in Kalgan, afternoon 11th, after dispute as to his right to [Page 710] leave Kalgan in automobile with silver currency. Spinal cord injured. May possibly live but paralyzed. Receiving best medical treatment Peking. Report follows.

Schurman