Office of the Historian

393.11/593: Telegram

The Consul General at Hankow (Lockhart) to the Secretary of State

Hankow, April 13, 1927—3 p.m.
[Received April 13—10:02 a.m.]

Charter referred to in my April 10, 2 p.m., terminated this morning in view of your April 11, 4 p.m. I am doing my utmost to prevent a repetition of the Nanking affair, and the plan adopted was to that end. Instead, I am now concentrating practically the whole American community at the consulate at night, having fitted up sleeping quarters for them by local assistance. Am incurring no expense except that which is absolutely necessary.

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Lockhart
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