893.5045/86: Telegram

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

Following telegram to the Legation repeated for the Department’s information.

“June 12, noon. Referring to telegram of June 9, 4 p.m., in regard to the trials in the Mixed Court of rioters of May 30th, these were completed yesterday. Of the accused, 33 forfeited bail and 18 after trial were required to sign personal bond to keep the peace. [Page 664] None were imprisoned or fined, the assessor believing that extreme leniency should be extended. All of the accused were students except 3, one of whom was a photographer, one an actor, and one a broker.[”]

Cunningham