Foreign Relations of the United States, 1949, The Far East: China, Volume VIII

893.6363/6–2349: Telegram

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

Shanghai, June 23, 1949—6 p. m.
[Received June 23—6:50 a. m.]

2448. Re ConGentel 2442, June 23, 5 p. m. Workers who invaded StanVac building have rejected bonus proposal and company offer to negotiate further with Labor Bureau as mediator. Five foreign executives including Coltman caught in building have barricaded selves in offices. Workers in corridors gradually adopting more threatening attitude. No sign police intend to intervene. Inform StanVac Washington representative of both messages for relay New York.

Cabot