893.5045/100: Telegram
The Chargé in China ( Mayer ) to the Secretary of State
[Received June 23—8:50 a.m.]
242. Following from consul general at Shanghai:
“June 22, 5 p.m. My June 20, noon. Students prevented publication on 20th by Chinese press decision of Chamber of Commerce to withdraw strike yesterday and today. Saturday afternoon after prolonged session and under student duress the spineless Chamber of Commerce rescinded its former decision to withdraw strike. Shops showing increasing inclination to open but remain nominally closed. All Chinese banks are closed. It is believed there will be no relaxation in strike until 26th. Conditions practically unchanged for 10 days.
General Chang has about 4,000 Fengtien troops here. They will be increased to 6,000 by the 24th. His assurances are satisfactory but practical assistance in maintaining order in Chinese territory not yet substantiated.”