393.11/575: Telegram
The Minister in China (MacMurray) to the Secretary of State
[Received April 9—1:20 a.m.]
391. 1. Following from the American consul at Tsingtau:
“2. April 8, 9 a.m. Total number of Americans reported to this consulate to April 7th, inclusive: Men 44, women 87, children 119; total 250. By April 9th, 40 will have left for Japan and the United States. These totals do not include resident Americans: Men 41, women 39, children 45; total 125. There are 50 or more who would go to the United States but seem unable to secure accommodations. Should it be possible to arrange passages on Government transports shortly? There is an impression among the missionaries that the Government is arranging for transports to relieve congestion at Shanghai. If this is so could not plan be extended to this port?”
2. I am replying as follows:
“2. April 9, 4 p.m. Your 1 [2], April 8, 9 a.m. I have no information to the effect that the Government is arranging for transports to relieve the [congestion] at Shanghai but I shall endeavor to keep you informed on the matter.”