893.00/7–948: Telegram
The Consul at Peiping (Touchette) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 10—2:09 a. m.]
266. At about 11 a. m. another (estimated 3,000 to 4,000) student demonstration took place but relatively peaceful. Students chalk-marking walls and buildings with slogans against Peiping and National authorities. Marched towards residence of Li Tsung-jen who received student delegation.
Five demands made to Li were (1) punish those responsible for July 5 murders—punish Fu Tso-yi. (2) Release arrested students. (3) Burial and hospital expenses for dead and wounded students and money grants to families of dead. (4) Abolish martial law. (5) Remove guards about northeast students’ living quarters. As far as able ascertain Li replied he was no more than private citizen but would [use his influence] to have demands satisfied. Martial law severely tightened but eased at 2 p. m. outside Legation quarter. West gates of city closed about 10 a. m. today.
Students meeting again 5 p. m. to discuss further action by them if necessary.
No evidence of anti-American demonstration as yet. Will keep you informed any changes.