793.94/8220: Telegram
The Consul at Hankow (Jarvis) to the Secretary of State
Hankow, October 3, 1936—8
p.m.
[Received October 3—5:40 p.m.]
[Received October 3—5:40 p.m.]
Hankow is quiet but there is considerable nervousness among the Chinese. Officials regard the situation as very grave and are preparing for a possible conflict. Troops continue to arrive and to move north through Hankow, their ostensible destination being Shensi, Kansu and the anti-Communist front. Large consignments of silver have been shipped from Hankow during the past few days to places of greater safety.
- 2.
- The Japanese landing party has been increased to about 300 men. In addition there are several hundred reservists among the local residents. There are two Japanese destroyers and one gunboat here now.
- 3.
- Changsha is reported to be undisturbed.
Sent to the Department, Peiping, Nanking, Shanghai.
Jarvis