893.00/5499: Telegram

The Chargé in China ( Bell ) to the Secretary of State

331. My 329, September 7, 5 p.m. Admiral McVay reports from Shanghai that the Chekiang admiral states he will comply with the notification that no firing on the Whangpoo will be permitted and that the Nanking admiral has already informed him that he has no intention of attacking the arsenal.

Bell