893.00/5963: Telegram
The Minister in China (Schurman) to the Secretary of State
[Received January 24—1:45 p.m.]
45. My telegram number 28, January 18, 11 p.m. January 19 sent military attaché himself to Shanghai. From his report by radio January 23, 6 p.m., I extract following:
1. “Have had consultation with Cunningham and Admiral McVay. Confident present force available from foreign war vessels and local volunteers ample to handle present conditions or any that may arise.”
2. “I believe Admiral McVay and his colleagues have situation thoroughly in hand and recommend no action be taken. I believe recommendations as to foreign military forces result pressure on consuls by business interests. This also opinion of Admiral McVay.”