893.00/8422: Telegram
The Consul General at Shanghai (Gauss) to the Secretary of State
[Received March 24—10:20 a.m.]
Local situation outside Settlement somewhat improved by efforts to suppress armed irregulars and take over situation. General Labor Union has called off general strike, and labor is beginning to resume work. In view of serious state of affairs at Nanking and reports of considerable tension at Hankow, as well as indications here of possible radical outbreaks, I have this evening broadcasted a warning in code by radio to Americans in the Shanghai consular district to withdraw to Shanghai. A number of missionaries previously withdrawn had returned to their stations in disregard of consular advice while others had refused to withdraw.