893.00/10053: Telegram
The Minister in China (MacMurray) to the Secretary of State
Peking, June 10,
1928—1 p.m.
[Received June 10—11 a.m.]
[Received June 10—11 a.m.]
444. My telegram No. 442, June 9, 11 [7] p.m.
- 1.
- Committee of Safety wound up its affairs today, announcing as its reason that Yen Hsi-shan has been appointed by Nationalist Government as commander in chief of Peking-Tientsin area and has deputed representatives “To come to Peking and consult regarding the taking over of affairs.” This abrupt relinquishment of responsibilities by the committee is understood to have been induced by apprehensions resulting from violation by Kuominchun of safe conduct promised by the Nationalist Government to General Pao and his protective forces.
- 2.
- Kuominchun forces are now southeast and north of Peking and there is increasing disposition among both Chinese and foreigners to believe that Feng is preparing to force Yen out and assume control.
MacMurray