893.00/8862: Telegram
The Consul General at Hankow (Lockhart) to the Secretary of State
[Received May 7—9:20 a.m.]
Practically all Japanese now have been evacuated from points above Hankow on the river, and French are doing likewise. With the exception of approximately 16 American missionaries at Chengtu but few foreigners are left above Hankow. There are 61 Americans here.
Fairly authentic reports of Northern victories between Chumatien and Sinyangchow. No visible signs of conflict between radical faction here and Chiang Kai-shek. Estimated that about 30,000 troops have been sent up railway since Northern drive began, only few troops remaining here which is interpreted in some quarters that faction here does not fear attack from Chiang Kai-shek. The Hankow Government, which apparently is in serious financial difficulties, seems to be staking everything on the outcome of the Northern expedition. Business remains almost completely disrupted because of the silver embargo. Legation informed.