893.01/2–1549: Telegram
The Consul General at Shanghai (Cabot) to the Secretary of State
[Received February 15—5:55 a. m.]
548. Legislators and Control Yuan members in Shanghai continue resist Government evacuation capital. Vernacular papers 14th report Sun Fo was accused of desertion of Chief Executive in resolution unanimously passed at meeting Legislatures here which called for return Executive Yuan, Nanking. Majority Control Yuan members Shanghai again voiced opposition removal Yuan at meeting 13th presided over by Yu Yu-jen. Thirty members said to have entrained that evening for Nanking to attend monthly meeting Yuan under President.
Sent Nanking 378, repeated Department 548, via pouch to Canton.