893.00/12185: Telegram
The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
Peiping, October 28, 1932—11
a.m.
[Received October 28—2:35 a.m.]
[Received October 28—2:35 a.m.]
1217. Following from American Vice Consul at Foochow:
“October 27, noon. My telegram of October 24, 10 a.m. It is reliably estimated that the invasion of Northwestern Fukien by the Kiangsi Communists totals 20,000 men. The Provincial Government confirms the capture of Shaowu by the Reds. Americans at Kienningfu and Yenping have been advised to withdraw to Foochow.”
Johnson