893.00/4–946: Telegram

The Consul General at Mukden (Clubb) to the Secretary of State

18. Students of middle and upper schools demonstrated here today demanding Government take over at once and annihilate “illegal elements”. It is reported similar demonstration occurred Chinchow.

Am confidentially informed by Chinese source, affair was inspired by local military headquarters and that larger demonstration including governmental staffs is scheduled for tomorrow. Intention bringing pressure against U. S. position re Manchurian conflict obvious.

Clubb