393.11/1333
The Minister in China (Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 17.]
Sir: I have the honor to refer to despatch No. 16 of October 11, 1930, from the American Consul at Foochow,12 copies of which have been forwarded direct to the Department, regarding the further evacuation of American citizens from the upper Min River area. The Legation has conveyed to the British Minister and, through him, to Mr. A. J. Martin, the British Consul at Foochow, its deep appreciation of the splendid action of Mr. Martin in assisting these American citizens to places of safety at considerable risk to himself.
With reference to the policy of the Consulate regarding the travel of American citizens in the Foochow Consular District as set forth by Mr. Muccio in his despatch, there is enclosed a copy of the Legation’s instruction of November 6th12 endorsing Mr. Muccio’s stand on this matter.
Respectfully yours,
Counselor of Legation