893.00/6354: Telegram
The Chargé in China ( Mayer ) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 3—5:40 a.m.]
260. Referring to my telegram number 246 [243], June 23, 5 p.m., and subsequent telegrams from Canton. Following from consul general at Canton:
“July 1, 3 p.m. Demonstration announced for yesterday postponed. Commission form of Government inaugurated today with a committee as the executive instead of civil governor. Probably this will not affect the local situation because the personnel is the same practically as before.
Nothing is being said at present in regard to international commission of investigation. At any rate I do not believe I could properly serve. Representatives should not be local people.”