893.00/10434: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Minister in China (MacMurray)
159. Canton’s May 11, 3 p.m., to Department regarding incident of three Chinese gunboats anchored near Shameen.
On basis of reports by Jenkins Department considers that he is to be highly commended for the manner in which he handled a threatening situation. Department is gratified that this danger to the foreign community appears to have been obviated and without the intervention of foreign naval vessels. Department is gratified also at close cooperation evident between American Consul General and senior American naval officer and feels that credit is likewise due latter for favorable outcome of the incident. Unless you entertain dissenting view please inform Jenkins of the Department’s commendation.