Foreign Relations of the United States, 1948, The Far East: China, Volume VII

893.00/1–1748: Telegram

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

Shanghai, January 17, 1948—noon.
[Received January 17—4:22 a. m.]

111. Mayor Wu phoned late this morning student anti-British demonstration appears to be in process formation and some of demonstrators carrying anti-American slogans. He said he was arranging police protection for American consular premises. Staff notified to take appropriate precautions.

Over 100 armed police stationed at British Consulate General compound. Protection also being given British business concerns.

Sent Nanking 84, repeated Department 111.

Cabot