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

201. Following from consul, Changsha:

“June 3, 1 p.m. Students of all the schools in Changsha striking today because of the May 30th affray in Shanghai. Many private rikishas demolished last evening on the main streets. Boycott against British and Japanese declared. The situation is serious but is under control.”

Mayer