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

893.918/7–2849: Telegram

The Consul at Shanghai (McConaughy) to the Secretary of State

Shanghai, July 28, 1949.
[Received July 28—10:08 a. m.]

2943. Re ConGentel 2920, July 27, repeated Nanking 1640. Gould-Miner siege lifted late this afternoon basis following understanding with workers: Increase salaries June and July. Termination of paper recognized as of July 31, termination payments to be negotiated through Labor Bureau. Gould–Miner at liberty.

Food and water were provided for Gould and Miner following our protests of yesterday and police finally appeared at noon today.

Sent Department 2943, repeated Nanking 1648.

McConaughy