393.11/574: Telegram
The Minister in China (MacMurray) to the Secretary of State
[Received April 9—10:40 a.m.]
389. Following from American consul at Tsinan:
“Number 1. April 8, 3 p.m. The local situation remains quiet. All Americans in Anhwei and Kiangsu mentioned in the consulate’s despatch number 155 of March 30, have been successfully evacuated. Approximately 285 Americans have withdrawn from this district to Tsingtau, Tientsin and about 70 remain, many of whom are now on their way out to the seacoast. All British women and children, as well as American, have left Tsinanfu and excepting 6 members of the Catholic mission. Only 5 American men remain here. Full report by mail regarding evacuation about April 12th.20a Not repeated to Department of State; by mail to Tsingtau, Chefoo, Tientsin.”
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