Office of the Historian

393.11/519: Telegram

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

Peking, March 29, 1927—11 a.m.
[Received 4:12 p.m.]

276. Following telegram has been sent by the Legation to all American missions, companies and individuals in northern Anhwei and northern Kiangsu.

“March 26, 5 p.m. In view of present civil warfare Legation earnestly advises that all American citizens evacuate Anhwei and Kiangsu. From available information it appears doubtful whether departure via Yangtze is practicable.”

MacMurray