793.94/4535: Telegram

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

147. From Abend, New York Times, it was learned that hostilities had been stopped and that the Japanese Minister had so informed him.

I have confirmed this from the Japanese Consul General who stated that hostilities were stopped because they had attained their object; that the Chinese had retired sufficient distance and unless the Japanese were attacked hostilities would not be resumed. No other particulars available although I was informed by Japanese Consul General that a statement would be issued this afternoon.

Repeated to the Legation, copy to Minister.

Cunningham