793.94/8767: Telegram
The Consul General at Canton (Linnell) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 14—8:38 p.m.]
Sino-Japanese situation South China. No excitement apparent among people Canton. Kwangtung apparently satisfied to follow Chiang Kai-shek and accept his decision. Many conflicting rumors circulating. General Yu Han Mou now inspecting troops border Fukien. He was expected to proceed thence to Lursan but statement is made that he will now return to Canton. Generals Li and Pai, Kwangsi, have telegraphed to Chiang Kai-shek, to Minister and Vice Minister of War, and others assuring support of Kwangsi and urging firm resistance against Japanese Army.