893.00/5786: Telegram

The Consul General at Shanghai (Cunningham) to the Secretary of State

Following from Nanking:

“November 22, 11 a.m. Please send following telegram to the Department: ‘Marshal Chi embarrassed by Wu’s unauthorized use of his name in manifesto proclaiming Yangtze military government, and has repeated circular telegram endorsing Tuan. He will assist Wu defensively but considers aggression impracticable.

Situation delicate and uncertain. Davis.’ ”

Cunningham